How far is Boston, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Boston, OH to Akron, OH is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Akron.
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Start on Rock River Road
25 m · 6 sec · Rock River Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Beaver Road
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Turn straight onto Barnesville Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Street
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Turn straight onto Seneca Lake Road
2303 ft · 52 sec · Seneca Lake Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
2684 ft · 2 min · Green Valley Road
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Continue on Underpass Road
126 m · 18 sec · Underpass Road
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Keep slight right
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Leatherwood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Leatherwood Road
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Continue on Smith Avenue
823 ft · 16 sec · Smith Avenue
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Continue on South Street
940 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
154 m · 10 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Leatherwood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Leatherwood Road
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Continue on Main Street
1713 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
628 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Leatherwood Road
11.4 mi · 20 min · Leatherwood Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Pike Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pike Road
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Take the ramp right
1908 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Pike Road
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Akron?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Boston and 54.2 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Akron. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.43 km).
#1 Boston
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881300, -81.1984400 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
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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