How far is Akron, OH from Moreland Hills, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Moreland Hills, OH is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 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
32.73 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.76 mi
41.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.73 mi
Kilometers
52.68 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 Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 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
Boston Heights
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
16.4 mi
00h 23m
To Moreland Hills
16.3 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
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Moreland Hills.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard

    2119 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lander Circle

    92 m · 5 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Chagrin Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 46%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 26%
Outerbelt East Freeway
4.24 mi · 13%
Chagrin Boulevard
3.4 mi · 10%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
US 422 West
0.4 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
+6.9 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston Heights
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 Moreland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Moreland Hills?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 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?

Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Akron and 16.3 miles from Moreland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 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 $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

103 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Moreland Hills. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Moreland Hills

#2 Moreland Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,302
Coordinates41.4478300, -81.4276200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Moreland Hills (-81.42762, 41.44783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.79 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $4.30 $4.95 $9.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Moreland Hills. The current time is 23:31:03.

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.