How far is Akron, OH from South Amherst, OH?
The driving distance from Akron, OH to South Amherst, OH is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and South Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and South Amherst.
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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
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
32 mi · 34 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
1.2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leavitt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Street
72 m · 10 sec · Leonard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and South Amherst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
32 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to South Amherst?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Akron and 26.9 miles from South Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Strongsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongsville.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and South Amherst. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.62 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 41.3558800, -82.2537700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Amherst (-82.25377, 41.35588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
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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