How far is Hartford, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Hartford, OH to Akron, OH is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Akron.
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Start on the route
5.3 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
28 m · 7 sec · Warren-Sharon Road
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road
2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
36 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
2092 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South 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 Hartford 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-80 W
Continue straight
36 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Akron?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 31.4 miles from Hartford and 31.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hartford 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Craig Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Akron. Straight-line distance: 51.92 mi (83.55 km).
#1 Hartford
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,950 |
| Coordinates | 41.3114400, -80.5684100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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