How far is Akron, OH from New Haven, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to New Haven, OH is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.82 mi
04h 36m
Flight
210.91 mi
339.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.91 mi
Kilometers
339.43 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.82 mi
Kilometers
387.57 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T07:55
Arrive New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grandview Heights
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
120.3 mi
02h 18m
To New Haven
120.5 mi
02h 18m

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
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and New Haven.

  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 right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Blue Rock Road, Ronald Reagan Highway

    1635 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Blue Rock Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Blue Rock Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Haven Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Haven Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oxford Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Oxford Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
192 mi · 80%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Circle Freeway
16.5 mi · 7%
Blue Rock Road
4.69 mi · 2%
New Haven Road
3.42 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
210.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Heights
02h 18m from Akron
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to New Haven?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Akron and 120.5 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 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 New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

4 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 210.91 mi (339.43 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Location in Ohio

Population2,527
Coordinates39.2756100, -84.7407800
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: New Haven (-84.74078, 39.27561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.17 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.99
17 gal · 64.34 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.49 $62.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.79 $40.72 $81.43
Diesel $4.30 $36.58 $73.17

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 New Haven. The current time is 07:55:04.

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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.