How far is New Franklin, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Franklin and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Akron.
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Start on West Nimisila Road
1964 ft · 1 min · West Nimisila Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
9.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Thornton Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Thornton Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto 22 East Exchange Street
116 m · 8 sec · 22 East Exchange Street
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Continue on East Exchange Street
115 m · 10 sec · East Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1928 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left 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 New Franklin and Akron.
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.
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
9.09 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Franklin to Akron?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from New Franklin and 8.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes
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 Portage Lakes.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Akron. Straight-line distance: 9.72 mi (15.65 km).
#1 New Franklin
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 14,275 |
| Coordinates | 40.9417200, -81.5415100 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
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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