How far is Brookfield Center, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Brookfield Center, OH to Akron, OH is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
59.56 mi
01h 04m
Flight
51.19 mi
82.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.85 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brookfield Center
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield Center
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
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 Brookfield Center
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
Craig Beach
OH

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

From Brookfield Center
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To Akron
30.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield Center and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Crestwood Drive Northeast

    1065 ft · 52 sec · Crestwood Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Road Northeast

    927 ft · 43 sec · Lee Road Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley View Drive

    898 ft · 42 sec · Valley View Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Warren-Sharon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road

    2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland

    2512 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-80 W
51.3 mi · 86%
Warren-Sharon Road
0.77 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Hubbard Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 8 North
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-80 W

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 40m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig Beach
00h 32m from Brookfield Center
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookfield Center 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 Brookfield Center to Akron?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Craig Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Brookfield Center and 30.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 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 $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookfield Center and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield Center and Akron. Straight-line distance: 51.19 mi (82.39 km).

Brookfield Center

#1 Brookfield Center

Census designated place

Population1,207
Coordinates41.2406100, -80.5578500
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Crestwood Drive Northeast (-80.557746, 41.240611)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.91 $17.82
Premium $4.79 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.30 $9.04 $18.08

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 Brookfield Center and Akron. The current time is 23:07:04.

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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.