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

The driving distance from Akron, OH to New London, OH is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
54.41 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.88 mi
73.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.88 mi
Kilometers
73.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.41 mi
Kilometers
87.56 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Westfield Center
OH

City in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
27.2 mi
00h 36m
To New London
27.3 mi
00h 36m

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
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 35 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    143 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenwich Road

    17.8 mi · 25 min · Greenwich Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    1703 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    56 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenmore Expressway
29.4 mi · 54%
Greenwich Road
17.8 mi · 33%
Innerbelt
2.81 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
West Bowery Street
0.23 mi
West Center Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

29.2 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield Center
00h 36m from Akron
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Westfield Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Akron and 27.3 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westfield Center

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

71 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and New London. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.83 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 New London

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population2,345
Coordinates41.0850500, -82.3998900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: New London (-82.39989, 41.08505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 London. The current time is 00:30:27.

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.