If you are looking to travel from Newark to Lorain, prepare for a 115.7-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget roughly $17 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwest cities. Since the drive is quite direct, you will likely only need one planned stop to maintain a comfortable pace. This trip is perfect if you prefer staying off the major highways and want a straightforward, manageable drive across Ohio.
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
61.3 miles from Newark, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
34.9 mi
37m
Cassell Road
16 mi
18m
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi
15m
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi
18m
Newark Road
10.1 mi
15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
7m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 34.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto North Second Street
264 ft·5 sec·North Second Street
3
Enter roundabout onto South Park Place
5 ft·0 sec·South Park Place
4
Continue on South Park Place
456 ft·9 sec·South Park Place
5
Enter roundabout onto South 3rd Street
10 ft·0 sec·South 3rd Street
6
Continue on South 3rd Street
385 ft·7 sec·South 3rd Street
7
Enter roundabout onto North 3rd Street
162 ft·3 sec·North 3rd Street
8
Continue on North 3rd Street
158 ft·3 sec·North 3rd Street
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
484 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
8 ft·0 sec·North 4th Street
11
Continue on SR 13
467 ft·7 sec·North 4th Street
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
94 ft·1 sec·North 4th Street
13
Continue on SR 13
459 ft·9 sec·North 4th Street
14
Continue on SR 13
13 mi·18 min·Mount Vernon Road
15
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
16
Continue on SR 13
10 mi·15 min·Newark Road
17
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
18
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi·42 sec·SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi·53 sec·East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi·1 min·North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on SR 13
16 mi·18 min·Cassell Road
22
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi·7 min·Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 169Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the left lane.
24
Merge onto I 71
35 mi·37 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 204Toward SR 83: Lodi, WoosterUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi·3 min·Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
28
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
29
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
31
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
32
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
33
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
34
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
35
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
36
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
37
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
38
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
42
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
43
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
44
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
45
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
46
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
47
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, but leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion on local thoroughfares. Plan for at least one stop during your 2.5-hour drive to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $17 fuel estimate in mind. Given that the route is entirely comprised of local roads, keep a close eye on your GPS to stay on the correct path through the various turns. Because you aren't tied to a highway schedule, feel free to adjust your pace to suit your comfort level. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to pre-map your route through the city centers to avoid missing any of the necessary turns on North Second Street or South 3rd Street.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Newark, OH, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newark, 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 Newark, OH
This is one driving day of about 122.6 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Newark, 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 71 for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 83 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 13 / North 4th Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 13 / North 4th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
24.9 mi into trip|~38m in|SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
25.2 mi into trip|~39m in|SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
47.8 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
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83 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
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 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.03 one way
$38.05 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.12
$42.23
premium
$4.91
$23.69
$47.39
diesel
$5.61
$27.07
$54.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.87
$5.88
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.73
$4.90
EV Truck/SUV
49
0
$17.16
$7.85
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newark, OH
Late night
in Newark on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
61 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
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
2h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way north. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 115.7 miles on surface streets like North Second Street, South Park Place, and South 3rd Street. This lack of highway time means you should anticipate frequent intersections and varying speed limits throughout the duration of the trip. The route maintains a consistent character, avoiding the monotonous feel of high-speed interstates in favor of a more localized experience. Stay focused behind the wheel, as the constant navigation of local roads requires more attention than a typical freeway cruise.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.9 mi on I 71.
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 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 13 / North 4th Street.
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 122.6 miles you will encounter 24 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 0.4 miles (SR 13 / North 4th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Newark, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wooster along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 122.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.9 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (SR 13 / North 4th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorain, OH before heading back.
