How far is Akron, OH from Hambden, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Hambden, OH is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Hambden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Hambden.
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Start on West Bowery Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue
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Turn left onto Fountain Street
65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Mayfield Road
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 East: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills
1549 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mayfield Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Mayfield Road
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Turn left onto Caves Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road
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Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road
9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue
899 ft · 35 sec · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on North Hambden Street
1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto North State Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · North State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Hambden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Hambden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Hambden?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Akron and 26.8 miles from Hambden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Hambden.
Stop Ideas Near North Randall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Randall.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Hambden. Straight-line distance: 40.99 mi (65.96 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hambden
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.6042200, -81.1456500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hambden (-81.14565, 41.60422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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