How far is Akron, OH from Newton Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Newton Falls, OH is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.85 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.1 mi
46.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.1 mi
Kilometers
46.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Newton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
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
Rootstown
OH

High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio

From Akron
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Newton Falls
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Newton Falls.

  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

    2216 ft · 32 sec · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pa St 3

    113 m · 21 sec · Pa St 3

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Holcomb Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Broad Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · West Broad Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
15.2 mi · 45%
SR 5 North
14.6 mi · 43%
Holcomb Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
0.66 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
0.61 mi · 2%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Merge slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rootstown
00h 23m from Akron
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Newton Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Newton Falls?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Rootstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Akron and 17 miles from Newton Falls.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Mostly Sunny near Newton Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Rootstown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

23 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

78 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Newton Falls. Straight-line distance: 29.1 mi (46.83 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Newton Falls

#2 Newton Falls

Village in Ohio, United States

Population4,442
Coordinates41.1883900, -80.9781500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Newton Falls (-80.97815, 41.18839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.79 $5.70 $11.40
Diesel $4.30 $5.12 $10.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Newton Falls. The current time is 00:20:18.

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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.