How far is Brewster, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Brewster, OH to Akron, OH is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.59 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.2 mi
42.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.27 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greensburg
OH

City in United States of America

From Brewster
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Akron
20.1 mi
00h 21m

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 6 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 Brewster and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabash Avenue South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Way West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wales Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wales Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Wales Avenue Northwest

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Wales Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Massillon Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Massillon Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Massillon Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Massillon Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Massillon Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    917 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
8.07 mi · 23%
Wales Avenue Northwest
6.64 mi · 19%
Massillon Road
4.02 mi · 11%
Manchester Avenue Southwest
2.66 mi · 7%
Millersburg Road Southwest
2.51 mi · 7%
Wales Road Northeast
1.56 mi · 4%
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 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensburg
00h 21m from Brewster
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brewster 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 Brewster to Akron?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Brewster and 20.1 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

31 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

67 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Akron. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Ohio

Population2,143
Coordinates40.7070000, -81.5981800
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Wabash Avenue South (-81.598079, 40.706999)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.79 $5.99 $11.98
Diesel $4.30 $5.38 $10.76

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 Brewster and Akron. The current time is 04:17:04.

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.