How far is Akron, OH from Brooklyn Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Brooklyn Heights.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
2657 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 West: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
2210 ft · 31 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
2575 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 17: Brookpark Road
1452 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Granger Road
1403 ft · 38 sec · Granger Road
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Turn right onto Tuxedo Avenue
663 ft · 23 sec · Tuxedo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Brookpark Road
26 m · 13 sec · Old Brookpark Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Schaaf Road
3165 ft · 2 min · West Schaaf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Schaaf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Brooklyn Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ghent Road
Merge slight left
17 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Brooklyn Heights?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Akron and 14.4 miles from Brooklyn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Brooklyn Heights. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Heights
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 41.4253300, -81.6881800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Heights (-81.68818, 41.42533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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