Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Hartford, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Hartford, OH covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Wilson Sharpsville Road, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on Route 422. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 422 | 26.4 mi | 35m |
| Wilson Sharpsville Road | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| US Route 422 Northwest | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Warren Outer Belt | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| SR 5 | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Warren Burton Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Hartford, OH.
Start on Frankfort Avenue
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
Take the ramp onto SR 10
Merge onto I 77; SR 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
Take the exit
Merge onto US 422
Continue on US 422
Continue on US 422
Continue on US 422
Take the exit
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
Take the exit onto SR 5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 5
Continue on SR 305
At end of road, turn right onto SR 305
Continue on SR 7; SR 305
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cleveland, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleveland, OH
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 5 toward SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
| premium | $4.98 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
70.8 mi in 1h 42m, mostly highway — 26.4 mi of that is on Route 422.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 422 and Wilson Sharpsville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 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 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
867 ft
Total Descent
351 ft
Highest Point
1,222 ft
~30.3 mi in
Elevation Range
568 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleveland, OH and Hartford, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Warren and Cortland.
Toledo
Warren
Cortland
“The Forest City” · Founded 1796
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1824
Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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