Barberton, OH Road Trips
Barberton, OH serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 55-mile quick runs to 226-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Barberton, OH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
225.6 mi
Cincinnati, OH
Quickest Drive
15m
Akron, OH
Plan Around Barberton, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Barberton, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Barberton, OH
Driving from Barberton, OH
Expect an average of 148 miles and about 2h 56m behind the wheel when leaving Barberton, OH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 226 miles (4h 18m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Barberton, OH most often head toward Cincinnati, OH (225.6 mi, 4h 18m), Hamilton, OH (220.8 mi, 4h 15m), Toledo, OH (138.1 mi, 2h 42m), Colerain, OH (99.2 mi, 2h 9m), and Lorain, OH (55.1 mi, 1h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 148-mile trip from Barberton, OH, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Barberton, OH and 3 routes heading into Barberton, OH, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 226 miles.
The longest mapped route from Barberton, OH covers 226 miles and takes approximately 4h 18m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.
The average route from Barberton, OH runs about 148 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 148-mile trip from Barberton, OH costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Barberton, OH include Cincinnati, OH, Hamilton, OH, Toledo, OH and Colerain, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Barberton, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,977
Median Income
$48,943
Median Home Value
$120,100
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Barberton, OH
Barberton is a city in Summit County. In 1890, Akron industrialist Ohio C. Barber had an option on 550 acres of land in Norton on which he hoped to mine soda ash. When the soda ash venture fell through Mr. Barber, not wanting to give up his option on the land, saw the viability of developing his own planned community. Barberton was laid out around Ways Lake, which O. C. Barber renamed Lake Anna, after his only daughter, Anna Laura Barber. By 1910 the population of Barberton was 9,400 and this again doubled by 1920 to 18,811 and by 1960 to 33,805. In 1990, the population was 27,623.
Cheery Blossom Festival. Spring. (updated Nov 2018) Lake Anna Arts and Crafts Festival. Summer. (updated Nov 2018) Chickenfest. Autumn. (updated Nov 2018) Mumfest. Autumn. (updated Nov 2018) 1 Lake Anna Park. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Lake Cinemas. (updated Nov 2018)
1 The Coffee Pot, 205 2nd St NW, ☏ +1 330-745-2596. Daily 6AM-1PM. Coffee and breakfasts.
1 Ignite Brewing Company. (updated Nov 2018)
There are very few hotels in Barberton. It is best to look for lodging in nearby Akron but here are a few options in nearby towns within a very close distance. Cambria Suites Akron Canton Airport, 1787 Thorn Drive, ☏ +1 330 899-1990. Less than five minutes away from the airport. Quality Inn, 2873 S. Arlington Rd, ☏ +1 234-542-8314. Just two miles from the Firestone Country Club.
I-76 / US-224 runs along the North side of Barberton. There are exits for SR-619 and Barber Road, South Cleveland Massilon Road, and SR-21. SR-21 runs along the West side of Barberton providing Barberton Exits at the I-76 / US-224 interchange and SR-21's intersection with SR-585 and Wooster Road, the latter of which becoming a main road through the city.
Travel tips adapted from Barberton (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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