How far is Brooklyn Heights, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Akron, OH is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Heights and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights and Akron.
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Start on West Schaaf Road
3165 ft · 2 min · West Schaaf Road
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Turn sharp right onto Old Brookpark Road
26 m · 4 sec · Old Brookpark Road
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Turn slight left onto Tuxedo Avenue
663 ft · 26 sec · Tuxedo Avenue
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Turn right onto Granger Road
1184 ft · 20 sec · Granger Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
2552 ft · 36 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
788 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 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 Brooklyn Heights and Akron.
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.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
19.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooklyn Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Heights to Akron?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Brooklyn Heights and 17.1 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooklyn Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Bath
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bath.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Heights and Akron. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.77 km).
#1 Brooklyn Heights
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 41.4253300, -81.6881800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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