How far is North Bloomfield, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from North Bloomfield, OH to Akron, OH is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
56.81 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.91 mi
69.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.42 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Mon, Apr 20, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in North Bloomfield
Mon, Apr 20, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bloomfield
2026-04-20T08:11
Arrive Akron
Mon, Apr 20, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bloomfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paris
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From North Bloomfield
28 mi
00h 33m
To Akron
28.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Monday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Monday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bloomfield and Akron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bloomfield and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13.2 mi · 23 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt

    21.6 mi · 29 min · Warren Outer Belt

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West

    1949 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

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

    2092 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1970 ft · 31 sec · Akron Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue

    941 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Fountain Street

    1190 ft · 33 sec · Fountain Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fountain Street

    927 ft · 26 sec · Fountain Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    823 ft · 24 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Forge Street

    964 ft · 28 sec · South Forge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bloomfield and Akron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Outer Belt
21.6 mi · 38%
I 76 West
14.7 mi · 26%
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

Warren Outer Belt

Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt

21.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
00h 33m from North Bloomfield
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Bloomfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bloomfield to Akron?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from North Bloomfield and 28.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Bloomfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

27 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

66 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bloomfield and Akron. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.05 km).

North Bloomfield

#1 North Bloomfield

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,874
Coordinates41.4642200, -80.8684200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 45 (-80.868399, 41.46422)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.53 $17.05
Premium $4.79 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $4.30 $8.65 $17.30

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bloomfield and Akron. The current time is 08:11:48.

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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.