How far is Akron, OH from Marlboro, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Marlboro, OH is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
25.85 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.27 mi
29.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.27 mi
Kilometers
29.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.85 mi
Kilometers
41.6 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Suffield
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Akron
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Marlboro
12.9 mi
00h 19m

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
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on South Forge Street

    964 ft · 29 sec · South Forge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

    2257 ft · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South

    937 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 224 East: Mogadore

    2946 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Edison Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Edison Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue Northeast

    26 m · 2 sec · Marlboro Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlboro Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 224 East
13.8 mi · 53%
Akron Expressway
3.25 mi · 13%
Edison Street Northeast
1.95 mi · 8%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Goodkirk Street
0.43 mi · 2%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 224 East

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffield
00h 19m from Akron
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Suffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Akron and 12.9 miles from Marlboro.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Suffield

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

61 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Marlboro. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.41 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 Marlboro

Unincorporated community in Stark County, Ohio

Population4,340
Coordinates40.9511700, -81.2139900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Marlboro (-81.21399, 40.95117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.86 $7.72
Premium $4.79 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $4.30 $3.92 $7.83

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 Marlboro. The current time is 09:16:11.

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.