Where is Berea, Ohio

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Berea is a city in northeastern Ohio located in Cuyahoga County. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area and lies about 13 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. The city is known for Baldwin Wallace University, its historic sandstone quarries, the Cleveland Browns training facility, and the scenic Cleveland Metroparks.

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Where is Berea Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

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Where is Berea Located?

Berea is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the United States. The city lies in northeastern Ohio along Interstate 71 and the East Branch of the Rocky River, approximately 13 miles (21 km) southwest of downtown Cleveland, 8 miles (13 km) east of Strongsville, and about 30 miles (48 km) north of Akron. Berea is located at 41.3662° North latitude and 81.8543° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 18,577. Berea covers approximately 5.83 square miles (15.10 sq km). The city is recognized for its educational institutions, historic downtown, Metroparks, and long-standing tradition in sandstone quarrying.

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Berea City Facts

CityBerea
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
CountryUnited States
RegionNortheast Ohio
Founded1836
Incorporated1840
Total Area5.83 sq mi (15.10 sq km)
Land Area5.80 sq mi (15.02 sq km)
Water Area0.03 sq mi (0.08 sq km)
Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Population (2023 estimate)Approximately 18,700
Population (2020 Census)18,577
Population DensityAbout 3,200 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time (ET) (UTC−5/UTC−4)
ZIP Codes44017
Area Code440
Major HighwaysInterstate 71, Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike), State Route 237
Public TransitGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Major AttractionsBaldwin Wallace University, Cleveland Browns Training Facility, Coe Lake Park, Rocky River Reservation, Berea Falls Scenic Overlook
Official Websitehttps://www.cityofberea.org/

Distance from Berea, OH to Nearby Cities

  • Middleburg Heights, OH – 3 miles (5 km)
  • Brook Park, OH – 4 miles (6 km)
  • Strongsville, OH – 7 miles (11 km)
  • North Olmsted, OH – 7 miles (11 km)
  • Olmsted Falls, OH – 6 miles (10 km)
  • Parma, OH – 8 miles (13 km)
  • Fairview Park, OH – 8 miles (13 km)
  • Rocky River, OH – 10 miles (16 km)
  • Cleveland, OH – 13 miles (21 km)
  • Westlake, OH – 11 miles (18 km)
  • Lakewood, OH – 11 miles (18 km)
  • Bedford, OH – 16 miles (26 km)
  • Elyria, OH – 20 miles (32 km)
  • Medina, OH – 22 miles (35 km)
  • Akron, OH – 30 miles (48 km)
  • Sandusky, OH – 54 miles (87 km)
  • Canton, OH – 56 miles (90 km)
  • Youngstown, OH – 74 miles (119 km)
  • Toledo, OH – 108 miles (174 km)
  • Columbus, OH – 134 miles (216 km)

Top Attractions in Berea

  • Baldwin Wallace University
  • Rocky River Reservation
  • Coe Lake Park
  • Cleveland Browns Training Facility
  • Berea Falls Scenic Overlook
  • Berea Triangle Historic District
  • Mahler Museum
  • Wallace Lake
  • Mill Stream Run Reservation
  • Cleveland Metroparks Chalet

Airports Near Berea

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) – 4 miles (6 km)
  • Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) – 16 miles (26 km)
  • Lorain County Regional Airport (LPR) – 18 miles (29 km)
  • Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) – 25 miles (40 km)
  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) – 41 miles (66 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Berea Website.

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