How far is Akron, OH from Newburgh Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Newburgh Heights, OH is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Newburgh Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Newburgh Heights.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harvard Avenue, Newburgh Heights
793 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
2163 ft · 1 min · Harvard Avenue
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Turn right onto East 42nd Street
750 ft · 31 sec · East 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Alpha Avenue
79 m · 11 sec · Alpha Avenue
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Turn right onto East 41st Street
105 m · 12 sec · East 41st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 41st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Newburgh Heights.
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.
Ghent Road
Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newburgh Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Newburgh Heights?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Akron and 14.9 miles from Newburgh Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newburgh Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Newburgh Heights. Straight-line distance: 26.55 mi (42.73 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newburgh Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.4500500, -81.6634600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburgh Heights (-81.66346, 41.45005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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