How far is Newton Falls, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Newton Falls, OH to Akron, OH is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton Falls and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton Falls and Akron.
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Start on West Broad Street
611 ft · 12 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
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Continue on Holcomb Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road
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Turn right onto Pa St 3
113 m · 22 sec · Pa St 3
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
2092 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
941 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Fountain Street
1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Forge Street
964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street
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Continue on East Mill Street
2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right 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 Newton Falls 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 76 West
Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newton Falls 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 Newton Falls to Akron?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Rootstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Newton Falls and 17.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newton Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Rootstown
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 Rootstown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton Falls and Akron. Straight-line distance: 29.1 mi (46.83 km).
#1 Newton Falls
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,442 |
| Coordinates | 41.1883900, -80.9781500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
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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