How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Northbrook, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Northbrook, OH is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.44 mi
04h 31m
Flight
209.17 mi
336.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.17 mi
Kilometers
336.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.44 mi
Kilometers
382.13 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northbrook
Sat, Nov 7, 5:58 PM EST
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-11-07T13:26
Arrive Northbrook
Sat, Nov 7, 5:58 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Cuyahoga Falls
118.6 mi
02h 15m
To Northbrook
118.9 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Northbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Northbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West

    1203 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue

    1496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Colerain Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Colerain Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Springdale Road

    1249 ft · 43 sec · Springdale Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Niagara Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Niagara Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Northbrook.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
192 mi · 81%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
Circle Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 2%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 1%
I 275 West
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
209.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 15m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
7:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Northbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Northbrook?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 118.9 miles from Northbrook.

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

The direct path is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.79 one way or $65.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cuyahoga Falls and Partly Sunny near Northbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Northbrook. Straight-line distance: 209.17 mi (336.62 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northbrook

Northbrook is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2464500, -84.5835600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Northbrook (-84.58356, 39.24645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $32.79
Round trip
$65.58
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $32.79 $65.58
Mid-grade $4.50 $37.68 $75.35
Premium $5.04 $42.27 $84.54
Diesel $6.36 $53.27 $106.54

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Northbrook. The current time is 13:26:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.