How far is Boston Heights, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Boston Heights, OH to Akron, OH is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
15.14 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.67 mi
20.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Boston Heights.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.67 mi
Kilometers
20.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.36 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston Heights
2026-04-19T09:47
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston Heights
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
Silver Lake
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Boston Heights
7.4 mi
00h 09m
To Akron
7.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston Heights and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Eight Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Olde Eight Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Boston Mills Road

    1541 ft · 41 sec · East Boston Mills Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South: Akron

    2861 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston Heights 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Akron Expressway
12 mi · 79%
Olde Eight Road
0.74 mi · 5%
SR 8 South
0.54 mi · 4%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 3%
North Forge Street
0.29 mi · 2%
East Boston Mills Road
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Akron Expressway

Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
00h 09m from Boston Heights
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston Heights 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 Heights to Akron?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Boston Heights and 7.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston Heights and Akron. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).

Boston Heights

#1 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Olde Eight Road (-81.513623, 41.264746)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.93
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.96 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.25 $4.50
Premium $4.79 $2.54 $5.08
Diesel $4.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston Heights and Akron. The current time is 09:47:45.

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.