Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Amherst, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Akron to Amherst, expect a straightforward 52.7-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. The trip typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily manageable in one sitting. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the trip, which keeps costs low for a quick regional commute. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you can expect a steady pace as you navigate between these two Ohio cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 32 mi | 34m |
| I 77 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Leavitt Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brecksville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Portage Path | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Amherst, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Exchange Street
5
Turn right onto South Portage Path
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Portage Path
6
Turn left onto SR 18
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ghent Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77; SR 21
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 145
Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
13
Continue on this road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 80
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 140
Toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
Use the slight right lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto SR 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leavitt Road
19
Turn left onto Middle Ridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Ridge Road
20
Continue on Elyria Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
114 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mill Street
23
Turn left onto Spring Street
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street
24
Turn right
41 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn left
111 ft
·
8 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 59 / Rand Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 145
Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140
Toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.60
Ohio Turnpike
(32 mi)
$1.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amherst, OH
Morning in Amherst on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Northfield, OH
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating roads like West Center Street, Rand Avenue, and West Exchange Street. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you should anticipate frequent turns and a more hands-on driving experience. The personality of this trip is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you transition off the main thoroughfares. It is a practical, no-frills route that keeps you off the major freeways for the duration of the 1 hour and 11-minute drive.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Amherst, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.
Oberlin
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
About the Cities
Starting in Akron, OH
Full guide →Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.60 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Amherst, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amherst, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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