Akron, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Akron, NY have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 378 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Akron, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
390.4 mi
Huntington, NY
Quickest Drive
7h 37m
Manhattan, NY
Plan Around Akron, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Akron, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Akron, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Akron, NY
Driving from Akron, NY
On average, trips departing from Akron, NY run 378 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 59m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 390 miles (8h 18m), while the shortest is just 363 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Akron, NY are Huntington, NY (390.4 mi, 8h 18m), Hempstead, NY (380.2 mi, 8h 1m), and Manhattan, NY (363.4 mi, 7h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.42 per gallon. For the typical 378-mile trip from Akron, NY, budget about $66 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Akron, NY and 2 routes heading into Akron, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 363 to 390 miles.
The longest mapped route from Akron, NY covers 390 miles and takes approximately 8h 18m. Shorter options start at just 363 miles.
The average route from Akron, NY runs about 378 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.42/gallon for regular), the average 378-mile trip from Akron, NY costs roughly $66 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Akron, NY include Huntington, NY, Hempstead, NY and Manhattan, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Akron, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,904
Median Income
$45,250
Median Home Value
$197,100
Median Age
52.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Akron, NY
A sampling of people born in Akron, NY.
Alex Webster
1969
American bassist
Jack Owen
1967
American guitarist
Marlow Cook
1926–2016
American politician (1926–2016)
Bill Paxon
1954
American politician
Dennis Edward Nolan
1872–1956
(1872-1956) United States Army general, American football coach
City data from Wikidata (Q2538400), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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