How far is New Philadelphia, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from New Philadelphia, OH to Akron, OH is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.26 mi
00h 50m
Flight
41.06 mi
66.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.06 mi
Kilometers
66.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.26 mi
Kilometers
80.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in New Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Philadelphia
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Philadelphia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Canton
OH

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

From New Philadelphia
24.3 mi
00h 25m
To Akron
26 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Philadelphia and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    17 m · 5 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West High Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West High Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West High Avenue
47 mi · 94%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Carroll Street
0.18 mi
East Market Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

West High Avenue

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 25m from New Philadelphia
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia to Akron?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from New Philadelphia and 26 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around New Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

83 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

88 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Philadelphia and Akron. Straight-line distance: 41.06 mi (66.08 km).

New Philadelphia

#1 New Philadelphia

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Population17,418
Coordinates40.4897900, -81.4456700
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-81.445555, 40.48977)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.51 $15.02
Premium $4.79 $8.48 $16.96
Diesel $4.30 $7.62 $15.24

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between New Philadelphia and Akron. The current time is 19:38:25.

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.