How far is Newcomerstown, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Newcomerstown, OH to Akron, OH is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
66.76 mi
01h 08m
Flight
56.09 mi
90.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.09 mi
Kilometers
90.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.76 mi
Kilometers
107.44 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM EDT
Return by in Newcomerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newcomerstown
2026-04-22T19:26
Arrive Akron
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newcomerstown
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
Bolivar
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Newcomerstown
32.9 mi
00h 34m
To Akron
33.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Newcomerstown and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Bridge Street

    1057 ft · 47 sec · South Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Canal Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pilling Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · Pilling Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1936 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Newcomerstown 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilling Street
61.3 mi · 92%
East Canal Street
0.82 mi · 1%
East Mill Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fountain Street
0.4 mi · 1%
South Bridge Street
0.2 mi
South Forge Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Pilling Street

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 09m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 34m from Newcomerstown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown to Akron?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Newcomerstown and 33.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolivar

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

43 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

97 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newcomerstown and Akron. Straight-line distance: 56.09 mi (90.27 km).

Newcomerstown

#1 Newcomerstown

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,727
Coordinates40.2722900, -81.6059500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bridge Street (-81.606133, 40.2723)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.79 $11.30 $22.61
Diesel $4.30 $10.16 $20.31

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 Newcomerstown and Akron. The current time is 19:26:39.

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.