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

The driving distance from New Waterford, OH to Akron, OH is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
63.7 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.94 mi
80.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.94 mi
Kilometers
80.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.7 mi
Kilometers
102.52 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in New Waterford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Waterford
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Waterford
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
Craig Beach
OH

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

From New Waterford
31.4 mi
00h 35m
To Akron
32.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 New Waterford and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    18 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West, I 80 East: Akron-Canton, Youngstown

    2054 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Akron

    36.3 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
37 mi · 58%
Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 22%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 8 North
0.4 mi · 1%
Akron Expressway
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Akron

36.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig Beach
00h 35m from New Waterford
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Waterford 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 New Waterford to Akron?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 New Waterford and 32.2 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

24 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

74 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Waterford and Akron. Straight-line distance: 49.94 mi (80.37 km).

New Waterford

#1 New Waterford

City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates40.8450600, -80.6145200
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-80.614411, 40.844957)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.54 $19.09
Premium $4.79 $10.78 $21.56
Diesel $4.30 $9.68 $19.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Waterford and Akron. The current time is 22:10:48.

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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.