How far is Akron, OH from Bridgetown, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Bridgetown, OH is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
237.56 mi
04h 37m
Flight
211.86 mi
340.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.86 mi
Kilometers
340.96 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.56 mi
Kilometers
382.32 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-14T23:55
Arrive Bridgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
118.7 mi
02h 18m
To Bridgetown
118.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2457 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    781 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Montana Avenue

  19. 19

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

    3053 ft · 1 min · Glenmore Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Werk Road

    1310 ft · 34 sec · Werk Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Glenway Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Glenway Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    2754 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Moonridge Drive

    1150 ft · 45 sec · Moonridge Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Glen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · North Glen Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Glen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
196 mi · 82%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Mill Creek Expressway
5.47 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.38 mi · 2%
Montana Avenue
3.06 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 18m from Akron
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Akron and 118.9 miles from Bridgetown.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverlea, 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 Riverlea.

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Bridgetown. Straight-line distance: 211.86 mi (340.96 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bridgetown

Bridgetown is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1531100, -84.6371700
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Bridgetown (-84.63717, 39.15311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.73 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.10
16.76 gal · 63.46 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.05 $62.10
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.55 $71.10
Premium $4.79 $40.14 $80.28
Diesel $4.30 $36.07 $72.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Bridgetown. The current time is 23:55:54.

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.