Origin
New Lyme, OH
Afternoon in New Lyme on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lyme, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lyme, OH
Erik Karits
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Lyme, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, US 6, Lakeland Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (US 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.3 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 6
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
41.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 90 / Euclid Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Cleveland
8
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West 3rd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward West 3rd Street
7
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
West Lakeside Avenue
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| US 6 | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Painesville Warren Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Plank Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Euclid Spur | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Vrooman Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lyme, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on this road
128 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 6
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
US 6
3
Enter roundabout onto US 6
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 6
4
Continue on US 6
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 6
5
Turn right onto SR 86
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Plank Road
6
Continue on SR 86
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Painesville Warren Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 86
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Painesville Warren Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Vrooman Road
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vrooman Road
9
Continue on Vrooman Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vrooman Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
11
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Euclid Spur
Toward Cleveland
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 195B
Toward West 3rd Street
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward West 3rd Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 3rd Street
20
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lakeside Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ontario Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
251 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
23
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from New Lyme, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from New Lyme, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
The final approach into Cleveland, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
12:08 PM
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
19 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
1h 18m 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 Lyme, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 6, Lakeland Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from New Lyme, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (US 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.3 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Lyme, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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