How far is Northbrook, OH from Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Northbrook, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.18 mi
03h 44m
Flight
209.17 mi
336.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.17 mi
Kilometers
336.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.18 mi
Kilometers
383.32 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Nov 7, 4:24 PM EST
Return by in Northbrook
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbrook
2026-11-07T12:39
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Nov 7, 4:24 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbrook
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Northbrook
119.7 mi
01h 52m
To Cuyahoga Falls
118.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northbrook and Cuyahoga Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northbrook and Cuyahoga Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Niagara Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springdale Road

    1211 ft · 43 sec · Springdale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Colerain Avenue

    2045 ft · 54 sec · Colerain Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  20. 20

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left

    3102 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbrook and Cuyahoga Falls.

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
172 mi · 72%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
Circle Freeway
14.5 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
I 76 East
3.67 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
209.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 52m from Northbrook
Leave By
9:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Northbrook and Rain Showers Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northbrook to Cuyahoga Falls?

The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Northbrook and 118.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.91 one way or $65.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northbrook and Rain Showers Likely near Cuyahoga Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbrook and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 209.17 mi (336.62 km).

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#1 Northbrook

Northbrook is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2464500, -84.5835600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Cuyahoga Falls

#2 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Niagara Street (-84.583568, 39.246349)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.82 L · about $32.91
Round trip
$65.82
16.82 gal · 63.64 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $32.91 $65.82
Mid-grade $4.50 $37.81 $75.62
Premium $5.04 $42.42 $84.84
Diesel $6.36 $53.46 $106.92

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Northbrook and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 12:39:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.