Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Brooklyn, 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
48m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, OH
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Trip Overview
Akron to Brooklyn is 32.2 miles and takes about 48m via I 77 and West Market Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within the Midwest region of Ohio. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, it's a practical option for a quick transit between these two locations. The drive focuses heavily on interstate travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 17 mi | 20m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Portage Path | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 17 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Brooklyn, 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
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 77; SR 21
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 156
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
12
Merge onto I 480
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 10
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31 — 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
8
25.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
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 156
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
7
30.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
6
31 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 10 / Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$9.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Brooklyn, OH
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
48m 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?
This route is characterized as a highway-focused drive, with 65% of your journey on major roadways like I 77 and the Outerbelt South Freeway. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 17 miles on I 77, offering a consistent pace. While largely interstate, the inclusion of West Market Street suggests a transition to more surface-level driving as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly fast-paced experience with minimal complexity.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Market Street. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Brooklyn, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Youngstown along the way.
Youngstown
25.4 mi in
|
~37m
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.
Arriving in Brooklyn, OH
Full guide →Founded 1818
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 48m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Brooklyn, 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 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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