Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Berea, 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
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Berea, OH
Andressa Chagas
Trip Overview
Lorain, OH to Berea, OH is 28.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 480 and Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it an easy option for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. You won't need much time to complete this leg, so you can focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Berea Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Berea, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 480
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 9
Toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward SR 237 South: I-X Center, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Berea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 237
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SR 237
Toward SR 237 South: Berea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto SR 237
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Berea Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on SR 237
434 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Rocky River Drive
17
Turn left onto SR 237
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Bridge Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
8
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Brookpark Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward SR 17: Cleveland Hopkins International A...
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward SR 237 South: I-X Center, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Berea
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 237 South: I-X Center, Cleveland Hopk...
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 237
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 237 toward SR 237 South: Berea
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 237 South: Berea
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.5 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Berea, OH
Late night in Berea on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 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
1 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
41m 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?
About 59% of this drive is on highways, including a stretch of 9.2 miles on I 480. The route begins with some highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads as you approach Berea. Expect a mix of speeds, with faster travel on the interstate and slower speeds with more frequent intersections on local streets. The transition from highway to city driving is a notable change.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on I 480.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lorain, OH to Berea, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport along the way.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
24.2 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on I 480. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Berea, 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: at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berea, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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