Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Lyndhurst, 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
46m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lyndhurst, OH
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
Akron to Lyndhurst is 34.1 miles and takes about 46m via Akron Expressway and I 271, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a quick trip, primarily on highways, making it ideal for a single-day journey. You'll find this route efficient if your goal is simply to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Brainard Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mayfield Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Buchtel Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 14.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Lyndhurst, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Mill Street
4
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
5
Turn right onto South Union Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Union Street
6
Turn left onto East Buchtel Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Buchtel Avenue
7
Turn left onto Fountain Street
212 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fountain Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 8 North
9
Merge onto SR 8
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
11
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
521 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 32
Toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
475 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Brainard Road North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CR 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Brainard Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 322
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayfield Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
113 ft
·
13 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn uturn
131 ft
·
14 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
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 32
Toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Brainard Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Brainard Road North
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lyndhurst, OH
Late night in Lyndhurst on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Macedonia, OH
17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey taking place on major freeways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a continuous 14.9-mile segment on the Akron Expressway. The Outerbelt East Freeway and I 271 are also key components, maintaining a consistent highway feel for most of the trip. Expect efficient movement with limited slowdowns, as the route prioritizes direct travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.1 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lyndhurst, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Brainard Road North along the way.
Brainard Road North
32.2 mi in
|
~42m
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 46m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Akron Expressway. 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 Lyndhurst, 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.1 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lyndhurst, 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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