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Trip from Northwood, OH to Lorain, OH

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

274.6 mi

442 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 19m ★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Northwood, OH to Lorain, OH covers 274.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, SR 7, US 250 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.3 miles from Northwood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 32m highway drive covering 274.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.9 miles on I 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 411 / Beulah Lane.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 274.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 411 / Beulah Lane): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 411 / Beulah Lane

At end of road, turn right onto CR 411 / Beulah Lane

Navigation decision point

7
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
8
192.7 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
6
247.6 mi into trip | ~4h 55m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
252.5 mi into trip | ~5h in | SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between Northwood, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.

Beverly

83.2 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 50

Massillon

192.7 mi in | ~3h 49m | via US 250

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 97.9 mi 1h 44m
SR 7 57.6 mi 1h 16m
US 250 28.1 mi 32m
Eastern Avenue 22.8 mi 27m
Avon Lake Road 13.8 mi 16m
Burbank Road 10.3 mi 11m
US 50 6.7 mi 8m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 97.9 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, OH and Lorain, OH.

1

Start on TR 1159

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Ash Street
2

Turn left onto Elm Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto CR 411

0.6 mi · 1 min · Beulah Lane
4

Turn left onto TR 1242

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue
5

Turn right onto SR 7

32 mi · 45 min · SR 7
6

Turn left onto SR 7

1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
7

Turn right onto SR 7

229 ft · 4 sec · Sycamore Street
8

Continue on SR 7

23 mi · 27 min · Eastern Avenue
9

Take the exit onto SR 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
10

Turn left onto SR 7

25 mi · 28 min · SR 7
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32
12

Take the exit onto US 50

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

6.5 mi · 8 min · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D
15

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
16

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
19

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 250
21

Continue on SR 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burbank Road
22

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

115 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
23

Continue on SR 83

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Burbank Road
24

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 1 sec
25

Continue

251 ft · 3 sec
26

Turn straight onto SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
27

Continue on SR 83

0.4 mi · 30 sec · N Front Street
28

Continue on SR 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
29

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street
30

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street
31

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
32

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

524 ft · 8 sec · Avon Lake Road
33

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
34

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
35

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

78 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
36

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

229 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
37

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83

139 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
38

Continue on SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road
39

Turn left onto SR 57

1.6 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road
40

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
42

Continue on SR 57

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
43

Turn right onto SR 57

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
44

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
45

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street
46

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway
47

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street
48

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue
49

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 137.3 miles from Northwood, OH, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 137.3 miles or 2h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Northwood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Northwood, OH

This is one driving day of about 274.6 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Northwood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 97.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.3 mi from Northwood, OH · 2h 50m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

137 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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.3 miles from Northwood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.

Arriving in Lorain, OH

The final approach into Lorain, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lorain, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 246.2
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.07 one way

$82.14 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $45.86 $91.72
premium $4.79 $51.78 $103.57
diesel $5.64 $61.01 $122.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

New Philadelphia, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cambridge, OH Rechargery Relay - Southgate Rd

Cambridge, OH

IONNA

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Cambridge, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Sheffield, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

South Ridge Inn

North Ridgeville, OH

UNIVERSAL

6 DCFC

Sycamore Suites

Elyria, OH

UNIVERSAL

6 DCFC

Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet of Avon

Avon, OH

RED_E

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 3 eVgo Network: 3 FLO: 3 FCN: 2 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 2 Blink Network: 2 UNIVERSAL: 2 IONNA: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.4 1 $28.83 $13.18
Efficient EV 68.7 0 $24.03 $10.98
EV Truck/SUV 109.8 1 $38.44 $17.57

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 18 hours ago

Origin

Northwood, OH

Afternoon in Northwood on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Afternoon in Lorain on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

137 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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

5h 32m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Northwood, OH to Lorain, OH covers 274.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, US 250. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.3 miles from Northwood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 274.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 411 / Beulah Lane): Navigation decision point; at 83.4 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Northwood, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.

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