Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Northfield, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Northfield, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Lorain to Northfield is 49.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Ohio Turnpike and Northfield Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick trip for anyone needing to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip without much need for overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| Northfield Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Akron Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Northfield, 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 left at fork onto I 80
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SR 8 North: Northfield, Macedonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 8
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Akron Expressway
14
Continue on SR 8
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northfield Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left
83 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 57 / Broadway
Turn right onto SR 57 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
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
7
43 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
43.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 8 North: Northfield, Macedonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 North: Northfield, Macedonia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.33 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| premium | $4.98 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.73
Ohio Turnpike
(34.6 mi)
$1.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Northfield, OH
Evening in Northfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 75% of this 49.9-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the time on the Ohio Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 34.6 miles before you'll transition to surface roads like Northfield Road. Expect a fairly constant flow of traffic and numerous exits as you approach the Northfield area, typical for routes with a high highway share.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Northfield Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 57 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,199 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
697 ft
Total Descent
338 ft
Highest Point
1,199 ft
~32.1 mi in
Elevation Range
590 ft
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 Northfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Macedonia along the way.
Macedonia
43.4 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Lorain, OH
Full guide →Founded 1807
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
Arriving in Northfield, OH
Full guide →Founded 1807
Northfield is a village in Summit County in Northeast Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.73 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 Northfield, 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 57 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northfield, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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