Origin
Brooklyn, OH
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, OH to Mentor, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, OH
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Mentor, OH
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Trip Overview
Brooklyn, OH to Mentor, OH is 30.4 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Lakeland Freeway, Innerbelt, and Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio. Given its primarily highway nature and brief duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. Plan for minimal time commitment and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| Innerbelt | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 71 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Fulton Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Memphis Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Park Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 18.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, OH and Mentor, OH.
1
Start on CR 10
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto Memphis Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Memphis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Fulton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Park Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Park Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Fulton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 North
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 North
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
9
Merge onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
11
Continue on I 90; SR 2
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 2
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Toward Painesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 217
Toward SR 615: Mentor
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 615
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left
114 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Memphis Avenue
Turn right onto Memphis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Fulton Road
Turn left onto Fulton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway toward Painesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Painesville
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward SR 615: Mentor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 217
Toward SR 615: Mentor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Mentor, OH
Morning in Mentor on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the 30.4 miles on freeways. You'll experience an 18.8-mile stretch on the Lakeland Freeway without significant interruptions. The drive transitions to surface streets for the remaining portion, introducing more frequent exits and potential for urban merging as you approach your destination.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Lakeland Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lakeland Freeway and Innerbelt. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Memphis Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Memphis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fulton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brooklyn, OH to Mentor, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Painesville along the way.
Painesville
18.7 mi in
|
~27m
|
via SR 2
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn, OH
Full guide →Founded 1818
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 44m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Lakeland Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mentor, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Memphis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fulton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mentor, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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