How far is Newark, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Newark, OH to Akron, OH is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Akron.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Second Street
80 m · 5 sec · North Second Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Park Place
2 m · 1 sec · South Park Place
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Place
139 m · 9 sec · South Park Place
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 3rd Street
3 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 3rd Street
117 m · 8 sec · South 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 3rd Street
49 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 3rd Street
48 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
147 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 4th Street
2 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
2120 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street
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Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 43 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 Newark 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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newark 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 Newark to Akron?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Newark and 62.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Akron. Straight-line distance: 84.52 mi (136.02 km).
#1 Newark
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 40.0581200, -82.4012600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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