Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to New Philadelphia, 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
1h 53m
Distance
90.6 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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New Philadelphia, OH
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Trip Overview
Lorain to New Philadelphia is 90.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 53 minutes via Dover Road, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and Ohio, so you won't encounter any drastic changes in scenery or climate. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a relaxed day trip. Plan for about $14 in fuel costs, and since it's under two hours, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Road | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Burbank Road | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| US 250 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Dix Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 13.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and New Philadelphia, 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
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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 right at fork onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 250
40
Take the exit onto US 250 Business
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 250 Business
Toward SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
41
Turn left onto US 250 Business; SR 39
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Avenue
42
Turn left onto SR 416
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Broadway Street
43
Arrive at destination
SR 416
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 53-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with this route. You could leave in the morning and arrive well before lunch, or depart after lunch and still be in New Philadelphia with plenty of daylight. With only 90.6 miles, stopping for gas isn't likely to be a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on Dover Road, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you hit that section if you tend to run on fumes.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 1h 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Philadelphia, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lorain, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dover Road for about 13.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Lorain, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 88.5 — 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
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
SR 83 / Burbank Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Burbank 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.
5
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
US 250 Business
Take the exit onto US 250 Business toward SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.06 one way
$28.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| premium | $4.91 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
New Philadelphia, OH
Morning in New Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 53m 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.
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 21.9
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with highway driving making up only 25% of the route. You'll experience about 13.8 miles of continuous driving on Dover Road, which is the longest stretch without a significant break. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for a good portion of the trip, rather than long stretches of high-speed highway.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Dover Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 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 Effort
5/10
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 90.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 49.4 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,204 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
894 ft
Total Descent
599 ft
Highest Point
1,204 ft
~71.2 mi in
Elevation Range
596 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Dover Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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 49.4 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 New Philadelphia, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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