Origin
New London, OH
Morning in New London on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, OH to Cleveland, 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 19m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, OH
Willemijn Doelman
Cleveland, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
New London to Cleveland is 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m via State Route 10, Route 20, and I 71, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points. You won't encounter any major geographical shifts, so you can expect a consistent driving experience throughout. Plan for this to be a simple, single-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 10 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Route 20 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| I 71 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| North Main Street | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| SR 60 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Oberlin Elyria Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Kipton East Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Oberlin-Norwalk Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 10
— 14 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto SR 162
185 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on SR 60
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on SR 18; SR 60
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
SR 18; SR 60
6
Turn slight right onto SR 60
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 60
7
Turn right onto US 20; SR 60
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 20
9
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oberlin-Norwalk Road
10
Turn slight right
423 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 20
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kipton East Road
12
Continue on US 20
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Oberlin Elyria Road
13
Continue on US 20
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 20
14
Continue on SR 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 10
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto Berea Freeway
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Berea Freeway
18
Merge onto I 71
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from New London, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 45 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
45 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
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 11
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
7
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Cleveland, OH
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
17 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
1h 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?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 66% of the total mileage on faster roads. You'll experience about 14 miles on State Route 10 as a longer stretch before transitioning to other routes and then merging onto I 71. Expect a noticeable increase in traffic density and frequent exits as you approach Cleveland. The initial part of the drive on State Route 10 offers a more open feel before the urban merging begins.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on State Route 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 10 and Route 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45 miles in.
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 57.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 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 New London, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
45 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.
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 19m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on State Route 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Cleveland, 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 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 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 Cleveland, 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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