How far is Akron, OH from Saybrook, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Saybrook, OH is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
75.68 mi
01h 37m
Flight
61.49 mi
98.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.68 mi
Kilometers
121.79 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Highland Heights
OH

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Akron
37.8 mi
00h 48m
To Saybrook
37.8 mi
00h 48m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Saybrook.

  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

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Akron Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 90

    28.9 mi · 32 min · I 90

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 534: Geneva

    1863 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Ridge Road East

    2 mi · 4 min · South Ridge Road East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Myers Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Myers Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Ridge Road East

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Road East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Depot Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
28.9 mi · 38%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 20%
Akron Expressway
14.9 mi · 20%
I 271 North
8.46 mi · 11%
North Ridge Road East
2.5 mi · 3%
South Ridge Road East
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

28.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Heights
00h 48m from Akron
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Akron and Mostly Sunny near Saybrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Saybrook?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Highland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Akron and 37.8 miles from Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Highland Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

19 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

77 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

104 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 61.49 mi (98.96 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Saybrook

#2 Saybrook

Township of Ohio

Population9,368
Coordinates41.8275500, -80.8717600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Saybrook (-80.87176, 41.82755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.33 $22.65
Premium $4.79 $12.79 $25.58
Diesel $4.30 $11.49 $22.98

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 Saybrook. The current time is 06:52:06.

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.