Origin
New London, OH
Morning in New London on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, OH
Willemijn Doelman
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 33.9-mile drive from New London, OH to Lorain, OH is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take around 54 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it’s an easy excursion from the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, making it a more engaging drive than a typical highway haul. You won't need to split this journey; it's perfectly manageable in a single go. Consider this a simple, accessible drive for a quick change of scenery within Ohio.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 33.9-mile journey. Only about 15% of this trip is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and roads like North Main Street and Baumhart Road for the majority of the time. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 7.1 miles on North Main Street. This character suggests a drive where you'll be interacting with the local landscape more directly, with frequent changes in direction and pace as you move through towns and countryside.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 162 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 162 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 162 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Baumhart Road
Enter roundabout onto Baumhart Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Baumhart Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| SR 60 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Telegraph Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Savannah Vermilion Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Erie Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West 21st Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto SR 162
185 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on SR 60
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on SR 18; SR 60
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
SR 18; SR 60
6
Turn slight right onto SR 60
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 60
7
Turn right onto US 20; SR 60
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto SR 60
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
River Street
9
Continue on SR 60
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Savannah Vermilion Road
10
Turn right onto SR 113
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Edison Highway
11
Continue on SR 113
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Edison Hwy
12
Continue on SR 113
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Telegraph Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Baumhart Road
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Baumhart Road
14
Continue on Baumhart Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Baumhart Road
15
Turn right onto US 6
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Erie Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto SR 611
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Route 611
17
Continue on SR 611
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 21st Street
18
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from New London, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from New London, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lorain, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New London, OH to Lorain, OH covers 33.9 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Baumhart Road, SR 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from New London, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 162 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New London, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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