How far is Roaming Shores, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Roaming Shores, OH to Akron, OH is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roaming Shores and Akron.
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Start on Morning Star Drive
2480 ft · 2 min · Morning Star Drive
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Turn left onto Beaver Dam Drive
1115 ft · 54 sec · Beaver Dam Drive
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Turn left onto Callender Road
3236 ft · 2 min · Callender Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crosby-Cook Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Crosby-Cook Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp left toward SR 11 South
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 11
31.9 mi · 35 min · State Route 11
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
36 mi · 40 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 Roaming Shores and Akron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
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36 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roaming Shores and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roaming Shores to Akron?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Mineral Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Roaming Shores and 44.8 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roaming Shores and Mostly Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Ridge
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 Mineral Ridge.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roaming Shores and Akron. Straight-line distance: 52.98 mi (85.27 km).
#1 Roaming Shores
City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 41.6431100, -80.8234200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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