How far is Berlin, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Berlin, OH to Akron, OH is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
51.38 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.72 mi
62.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.38 mi
Kilometers
82.69 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Massillon
OH

Town in Ohio, USA

From Berlin
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Akron
28 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    11 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 62

    6.8 mi · 10 min · US 62

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    113 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Massillon Street

    1036 ft · 18 sec · Massillon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Navarre Road Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Navarre Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Wabash Avenue South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Wabash Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Way West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wales Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wales Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Wales Avenue Northwest

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Wales Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Massillon Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Massillon Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Massillon Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Massillon Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Massillon Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    917 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
8.07 mi · 16%
US 62
6.81 mi · 13%
Wales Avenue Northwest
6.64 mi · 13%
Massillon Road
4.02 mi · 8%
Manchester Avenue Southwest
3.46 mi · 7%
Navarre Road Southwest
2.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

7.89 mi · 00h 10m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Massillon
00h 32m from Berlin
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Massillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Berlin and 28 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Massillon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

38 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Akron. Straight-line distance: 38.72 mi (62.32 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Census-designated place in Holmes County, Ohio

Population2,045
Coordinates40.5611700, -81.7943000
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.79427, 40.561254)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.79 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $4.30 $7.79 $15.58

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 Berlin and Akron. The current time is 05:12:07.

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.