Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Northridge, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
171.5 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, OH
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Northridge, OH
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Trip Overview
This 171.5-mile drive from Lakewood, OH to Northridge, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-71 and US-36, with some local roads like Marysville Road, the journey keeps you on the highway for about 87% of the time. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel within the Midwest region. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Ohio locations, with just one recommended stop to break up the journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.7 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 109.3 mi | 1h 57m |
| US 36 | 31.8 mi | 38m |
| Marysville Road | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| State Route 37 East | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| East William Street | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Warren Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| State Route 334 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Derr Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 109.3 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Northridge, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West 150th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West 154th Street
489 ft
·
26 sec
·
West 154th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 71
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
108 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 131
Toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 36; SR 37
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 37 East
10
Continue on US 36; SR 37
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
11
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
12
Continue on US 36
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Marysville Road
13
Take the exit onto US 36
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 36
14
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 4
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4
28 mi
·
33 min
·
US 36; SR 4
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
16
Turn right onto SR 334
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 334
17
Turn right onto Derr Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Derr Road
18
Turn right onto Curtis Drive
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Curtis Drive
19
Turn right onto Westmont Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Westmont Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Westmont Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can aim for an early start to maximize your day or depart later for a more relaxed pace. Plan for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point of the 109.3-mile stretch on I-71. The estimated fuel cost of $27 is a good budget to keep in mind for this 171.5-mile journey, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before setting out, especially when transitioning from I-71 to US-36.
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 85.7 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.3 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 38 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.7 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northridge, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lakewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 171.5 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Lakewood, 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 71 for about 109.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 139.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West 154th Street
Turn right onto West 154th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
112.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
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 131
Toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
6
139.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
US 36; SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 36; SR 4 toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfi...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.62 one way
$53.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.87 | $75.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.01 | $8.23 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Northridge, OH
Late night in Northridge on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
3h 19m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 171.5-mile trip, with 87% of the route on interstates and major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-71, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 109.3 miles. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of US-36 and Marysville Road will introduce some variations in speed and road type as you get closer to your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient cruising and slightly more localized driving.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.3 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near West 154th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 171.5 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 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 71): 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.
Between Lakewood, OH and Northridge, OH, road signs point toward Delaware and Springfield.
Delaware
112.8 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Springfield
139.8 mi in
|
~2h 40m
|
via US 36; SR 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 171.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.3 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Northridge, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Northridge, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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