How far is Beachwood, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Beachwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.15 mi
00h 27m
Flight
22.87 mi
36.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Beachwood.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.15 mi
Kilometers
40.48 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in Beachwood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beachwood
2026-04-18T18:28
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beachwood
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
Macedonia
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Beachwood
12.6 mi
00h 13m
To Cuyahoga Falls
12.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beachwood and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beachwood and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South, US 422 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1764 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

    799 ft · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beachwood and Cuyahoga 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
11.2 mi · 45%
Outerbelt East Freeway
10.7 mi · 42%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 6%
Chagrin Boulevard
0.77 mi · 3%
Broad Boulevard
0.49 mi · 2%
I 271 South
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macedonia
00h 13m from Beachwood
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beachwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beachwood to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Beachwood and 12.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beachwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Macedonia

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

26 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

56 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

102 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beachwood and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.81 km).

Beachwood

#1 Beachwood

City in Ohio

Population11,543
Coordinates41.4645000, -81.5087300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Chagrin Boulevard (-81.508687, 41.464477)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.30
Round trip
$6.59
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.30 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.78 $7.55
Premium $4.79 $4.26 $8.53
Diesel $4.30 $3.83 $7.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Beachwood and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 18:28:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.