Lorain to Beverly is 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m via I 77 and SR 339, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it a good option if you prefer a bit of variety without a drastically different landscape. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a single day without feeling rushed.
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
84.5 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
64.8 mi
1h 9m
SR 339
13.9 mi
24m
Dover Road
13.8 mi
15m
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.4 mi
11m
US 250
9.6 mi
11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Dix Expressway
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~746 veh/hr typical
· worst 971
Quietest
2 AM
~56 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Beverly, 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
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
11
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
86 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
15
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft·6 sec·Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
20
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
21
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi·4 min·Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·Front Street
23
Continue on SR 83
9.0 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
98 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
25
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
26
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
134 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
27
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Burbank Road
28
Continue on SR 83
5.9 mi·6 min·Dix Expressway
29
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi·4 min·Dover Road
30
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
31
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi·7 min·Dover Road
32
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·34 sec·West Main Street
33
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi·3 min·Dover Road
34
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi·1 min·Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Main Street
36
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·5 min·Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi·3 min·US 250
38
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi·7 min·US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
65 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 16Toward SR 821: Macksburg, Dexter City
41
Turn left onto Twp 301
217 ft·4 sec·Twp 301
42
Continue on Sherman Hollow
461 ft·16 sec·Sherman Hollow
43
At end of road, turn left onto SR 821
1.5 mi·2 min·SR 821
44
Turn left onto SR 339
14 mi·24 min·SR 339
45
Turn left onto SR 339
0.1 mi·15 sec·Center Street
46
Turn right onto SR 60; SR 339
0.2 mi·13 sec·5th Street
47
Arrive at destination
SR 60; SR 339
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip of around 3 hours and 27 minutes, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The route includes one primary stop, but with only one designated stop, you can easily add more based on your needs or if you spot something interesting along SR 339. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is over 60 miles. Ensure you have at least a quarter tank before heading out from Lorain, especially since the fuel cost is estimated at $27.
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 84.5 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 37 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 169.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Lorain, 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 77 for about 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 153.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
22.2 mi into trip|~31m in|SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.9 mi into trip|~37m in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
81.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
153.1 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward SR 821: Macksburg, Dexter City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward SR 821: Macksburg, Dexter City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.97 one way
$51.94 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$29.29
$58.59
premium
$4.98
$33.17
$66.34
diesel
$5.60
$37.28
$74.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.7
0
$17.76
$8.12
Efficient EV
42.3
0
$14.80
$6.76
EV Truck/SUV
67.6
0
$23.67
$10.82
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:24PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Beverly, OH
Evening
in Beverly on Friday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
S 2 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 7:23PM EDT until September 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:24PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
62°F
Canton, OH
85 mi in
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 27m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 23.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 60% of this 169.1-mile drive is on highways, specifically I 77. You'll experience a longest stretch of 64.8 miles on I 77 before transitioning to SR 339 and Dover Road, which are surface roads. Expect a change from faster highway speeds to more typical surface road cruising as you get closer to Beverly. The shift from interstate to state routes is noticeable.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 169.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,160 ft608 ft
Total Climb
1,084 ft
Total Descent
1,036 ft
Highest Point
1,160 ft
~48.3 mi in
Elevation Range
552 ft
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 Beverly, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dexter City along the way.
Lorain is a city of 64,000 people (2019) 30 miles west of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. A former industrial center for shipbuilding, auto manufacturing, and steel, like other Rust Belt cities, the city faces population decline and urban decay.
Top landmarks
•Lorain West Breakwater Light — lighthouse in Ohio, United States
•Lorain Palace Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Lorain, Ohio, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 169.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 77. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Beverly, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
