How far is Jersey, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Jersey, OH to Akron, OH is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey and Akron.
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Start on Condit Drive Southwest
33 m · 9 sec · Condit Drive Southwest
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Turn right onto Morse Road
2384 ft · 46 sec · Morse Road
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Turn right onto Mink Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 2 min · Mink Street Southwest
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Continue on Mink Street Northwest
2 mi · 4 min · Mink Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mink Street Northwest
39 m · 2 sec · Mink Street Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Mink Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mink Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mink Street Northwest
39 m · 2 sec · Mink Street Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Mink Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mink Street Northwest
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Continue on West Jersey Street
1653 ft · 1 min · West Jersey Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Turn straight onto Morning Street
126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Continue on State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
89 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right toward Cleveland
1859 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 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 Jersey and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cleveland
Merge slight left
68.6 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Jersey and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey to Akron?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Jersey and 60.2 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey and Akron. Straight-line distance: 95.06 mi (152.99 km).
#1 Jersey
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,765 |
| Coordinates | 40.0536700, -82.7232300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.45 | $40.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
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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