How far is Saybrook, OH from Akron, OH?

The driving distance from Saybrook, OH to Akron, OH is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
78.29 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.49 mi
98.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.29 mi
Kilometers
126 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saybrook
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Akron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saybrook
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
Highland Heights
OH

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Saybrook
37.5 mi
00h 38m
To Akron
40.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saybrook and Akron.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    24 m · 12 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road West

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Road West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Myers Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Myers Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Ridge Road East

    2 mi · 4 min · South Ridge Road East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Akron Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Perkins Street

    946 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Goodkirk Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Goodkirk Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Goodkirk Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Goodkirk Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Forge Street

    1551 ft · 47 sec · North Forge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Mill Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · East Mill Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    536 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Bowery Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bowery Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway
43.3 mi · 55%
Akron Expressway
15.1 mi · 19%
Outerbelt East Freeway
8.66 mi · 11%
North Ridge Road West
2.5 mi · 3%
South Ridge Road East
2.01 mi · 3%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Broadway

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Heights
00h 38m from Saybrook
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saybrook 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 Saybrook to Akron?

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Highland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Saybrook and 40.8 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saybrook and Mostly Sunny near Akron.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Highland Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

19 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

77 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

104 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saybrook and Akron. Straight-line distance: 61.49 mi (98.96 km).

Saybrook

#1 Saybrook

Township of Ohio

Population9,368
Coordinates41.8275500, -80.8717600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-80.871724, 41.827556)
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.45
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.23 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.71 $23.42
Premium $4.79 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $4.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saybrook and Akron. The current time is 03:54:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.