How far is Akron, OH from Northfield Center, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Northfield Center, OH is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.35 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.12 mi
25.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.35 mi
Kilometers
31.14 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Akron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Silver Lake
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Akron
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Northfield Center
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Northfield Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Northfield Center.

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Northfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Aurora Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Aurora Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Aurora Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Northfield Center.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
16.1 mi · 83%
Northfield Road
1.11 mi · 6%
East Aurora Road
0.85 mi · 4%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 3%
East Buchtel Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
SR 8 North
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
00h 14m from Akron
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Northfield Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Northfield Center?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Akron and 9.7 miles from Northfield Center.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Akron and Chance Rain Showers near Northfield Center.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Northfield Center. Straight-line distance: 16.12 mi (25.94 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Northfield Center

#2 Northfield Center

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population5,846
Coordinates41.3142200, -81.5392900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Northfield Center (-81.53929, 41.31422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.88 $5.77
Premium $4.79 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.30 $2.93 $5.85

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 Northfield Center. The current time is 07:27:42.

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.