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Trip from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

85.8 mi

138 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Downtown Poland, OH, OH

Poland, OH

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Lakewood, OH, OH

Lakewood, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Boardman Poland Road, I 680 North, Boardman Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boardman Poland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Boardman Poland Road
I 680 North
Boardman Parkway
South Shore Expressway
Wickliffe Expressway
I 80 West
Ohio Turnpike
I 71

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Boardman Poland Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poland, OH and Lakewood, OH.

1

Start on West McKinley Way

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West McKinley Way
2

Continue on Boardman Poland Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Boardman Poland Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North: Youngstown

0.3 mi · 46 sec · I 680 North: Youngstown
4

Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway

4.5 mi · 5 min · Boardman Parkway
5

Continue on South Shore Expressway

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Shore Expressway
6

Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
7

Merge slight right

4.1 mi · 4 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 80 West, I 76 East
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 80 West: Cleveland
10

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
11

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

25 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
13

Merge slight left

7.1 mi · 8 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 150th Street
15

Turn left onto West 150th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
16

Continue on Warren Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Warren Road
17

Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

456 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.9 mi from Poland, OH · 42m into the drive

city in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Streetsboro, OH

43 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

Austintown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Streetsboro, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Poland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakewood, OH

The final approach into Lakewood, 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

$13.32 one way

$26.63 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $14.78 $29.56
premium $4.91 $16.58 $33.16
diesel $5.61 $18.94 $37.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $9.01 $4.12
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
EV Truck/SUV 34.3 0 $12.01 $5.49

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Poland, OH

Afternoon in Poland on Thursday

Local time

1:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, OH

Afternoon in Lakewood on Thursday

Local time

1:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

11 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 25m 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 Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boardman Poland Road, I 680 North, Boardman Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 miles from Poland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.32 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.
The drive from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Poland, OH to Lakewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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