How far is Akron, OH from Bridgeport, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Bridgeport, OH is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.8 mi
03h 57m
Flight
176.8 mi
284.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.8 mi
Kilometers
284.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.8 mi
Kilometers
331.2 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Akron
102.8 mi
01h 58m
To Bridgeport
103 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East Dixie Drive, West Carrollton

    1342 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Dixie Drive

    1145 ft · 34 sec · East Dixie Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Dixie Avenue

    1495 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Linden Avenue

    1420 ft · 43 sec · West Linden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Riverview Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · South Riverview Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverview Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 49%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 26%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 10%
SR 4
18.3 mi · 9%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 58m from Akron
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Akron and 103 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 176.8 mi (284.54 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

Village in Belmont County, Ohio

Population1,704
Coordinates39.6406100, -84.2946600
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Bridgeport (-84.29466, 39.64061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.80
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.90 $53.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.80 $61.59
Premium $4.79 $34.78 $69.55
Diesel $4.30 $31.25 $62.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:34:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.