How far is Akron, OH from Northridge, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to Northridge, OH is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Northridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Northridge.
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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
622 ft · 15 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn straight onto Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
78 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
28.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto State Route 334
1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 334
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Turn right onto Derr Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Derr Road
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Turn right onto Curtis Drive
62 m · 11 sec · Curtis Drive
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Turn right onto Westmont Drive
1087 ft · 48 sec · Westmont Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westmont Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Northridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
78 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Akron and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Northridge?
The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Akron and 80.6 miles from Northridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Akron and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 140.52 mi (226.14 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northridge
Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9917300, -83.7785400 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northridge (-83.77854, 39.99173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $22.23 | $44.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
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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