How far is Marlboro, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Marlboro, OH to Akron, OH is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.5 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.27 mi
29.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.27 mi
Kilometers
29.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.64 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Marlboro
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlboro
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marlboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Suffield
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Marlboro
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Akron
13.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marlboro and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Marlboro Avenue Northeast

    26 m · 6 sec · Marlboro Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edison Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Edison Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ravenna Avenue Northeast

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Ravenna Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Akron

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlboro and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ravenna Avenue Northeast
5.38 mi · 20%
I 77 North
3.43 mi · 13%
Edison Street Northeast
1.95 mi · 7%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 2%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffield
00h 17m from Marlboro
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marlboro 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 Marlboro to Akron?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Suffield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Marlboro and 13.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marlboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Suffield

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

61 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlboro and Akron. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.41 km).

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#1 Marlboro

Unincorporated community in Stark County, Ohio

Population4,340
Coordinates40.9511700, -81.2139900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Marlboro Avenue Northeast (-81.214196, 40.951177)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.79 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.30 $4.05 $8.09

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlboro and Akron. The current time is 07:44:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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