How far is Akron, OH from Lyndhurst, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.11 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.35 mi
48.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Lyndhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Macedonia
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Akron
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Lyndhurst
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    749 ft · 25 sec · South Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue

    1711 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fountain Street

    65 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward SR 8 North

    909 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North

    145 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brainard Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Brainard Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    3202 ft · 1 min · Mayfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    34 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    40 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 44%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 25%
Outerbelt East Freeway
7.4 mi · 22%
Brainard Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Mayfield Road
0.61 mi · 2%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macedonia
00h 23m from Akron
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Akron and 17 miles from Lyndhurst.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Macedonia

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

26 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

102 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Lyndhurst. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.84 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Lyndhurst

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population13,242
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.4887300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Lyndhurst (-81.48873, 41.52005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.89
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.45 $8.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.09 $10.18
Premium $4.79 $5.75 $11.50
Diesel $4.30 $5.16 $10.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Lyndhurst. The current time is 05:45:15.

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.