How far is Akron, OH from Brunswick, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Brunswick, OH is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.99 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.98 mi
32.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.65 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Tue, May 12, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Granger
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Akron
14.5 mi
00h 20m
To Brunswick
14.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18 West: Medina

    1769 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Medina Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Medina Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1622 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 303: Brunswick, Hinckley

    1681 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Innerbelt
11.1 mi · 38%
Medina Road
7.49 mi · 26%
I 71 North
6.84 mi · 24%
Center Road
2.4 mi · 8%
SR 18 West
0.33 mi · 1%
SR 303
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Innerbelt

Keep slight left

8.28 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 20m from Akron
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Akron and 14.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:08 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 Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Akron and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Granger

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

39 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

39 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 19.98 mi (32.15 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Brunswick

City in Ohio

Population35,052
Coordinates41.2381100, -81.8418000
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Brunswick (-81.8418, 41.23811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Brunswick. The current time is 18:49:25.

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.