How far is Edgewood, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Edgewood, OH to Akron, OH is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Akron.
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Start on East 36th Street
31 m · 10 sec · East 36th Street
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Turn left onto State Road
658 ft · 21 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto East Prospect Road
1836 ft · 31 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on North Ridge Road East
682 ft · 15 sec · North Ridge Road East
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Take the ramp right
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street
946 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street
101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Continue on Goodkirk Street
678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street
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Turn right onto North Forge Street
1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Bowery Street
22 m · 2 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 Edgewood and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Edgewood and Rain Showers Likely near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Akron?
The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Willoughby Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Edgewood and 41.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Edgewood and Rain Showers Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Willoughby Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willoughby Hills.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
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Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Akron. Straight-line distance: 66.95 mi (107.74 km).
#1 Edgewood
Situated in northeastern Ohio within Ashtabula County, this census-designated place functions structurally as an eastern residential suburb of the neighboring city of Ashtabula.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8728300, -80.7728600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.98 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
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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