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

The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.73 mi
04h 02m
Flight
191.08 mi
307.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.08 mi
Kilometers
307.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.73 mi
Kilometers
380.98 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northwood
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lower Salem
OH

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

From Northwood
118.2 mi
02h 01m
To Cuyahoga Falls
118.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ash Street

    1182 ft · 56 sec · Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1478 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Lane

    3029 ft · 1 min · Beulah Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kinley Avenue

    1507 ft · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Eastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    141.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Boulevard

    1620 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1018 ft · 32 sec · Broad Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    17 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
146 mi · 62%
Eastern Avenue
22.8 mi · 10%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
SR 7
0.99 mi
Beulah Lane
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 36m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lower Salem
02h 01m from Northwood
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Northwood and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Lower Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Northwood and 118.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Northwood and Chance Rain Showers near Cuyahoga Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Cuyahoga Falls. Straight-line distance: 191.08 mi (307.51 km).

Northwood

#1 Northwood

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,457
Coordinates38.4500800, -82.3529300
Altitude175
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: Ash Street (-82.352926, 38.450148)
End: 2nd Street (-81.484609, 41.133945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.79 $40.00 $79.99
Diesel $4.30 $35.94 $71.88

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 Northwood and Cuyahoga Falls. The current time is 06:59:42.

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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.