How far is North Fork Village, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from North Fork Village, OH to Akron, OH is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.08 mi
02h 57m
Flight
144.54 mi
232.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.54 mi
Kilometers
232.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.08 mi
Kilometers
283.37 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in North Fork Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fork Village
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fork Village
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From North Fork Village
88.2 mi
01h 28m
To Akron
87.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fork Village and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fork Drive

    1013 ft · 46 sec · North Fork Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  24. 24

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fork Village 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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
102 mi · 58%
US 23 North
35.4 mi · 20%
I 76
18.3 mi · 10%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 28m from North Fork Village
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Fork Village 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 North Fork Village to Akron?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from North Fork Village and 87.9 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Fork Village and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fork Village and Akron. Straight-line distance: 144.54 mi (232.62 km).

North Fork Village

#1 North Fork Village

Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio

Population1,991
Coordinates39.3359000, -83.0290700
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfork Drive (-83.029014, 39.335813)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.34 $52.69
Premium $4.79 $29.75 $59.49
Diesel $4.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 North Fork Village and Akron. The current time is 04:59:59.

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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.