Origin
Brunswick, OH
Late night in Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, OH to Akron, 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
39m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brunswick to Akron, expect a quick 28.4-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You can easily budget around $4 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective trip within the Midwest. Since the drive is entirely local, you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than long-haul interstates. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense commute that connects these two Ohio cities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Medina Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| I 71 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Center Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 303
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
3
Merge onto I 71
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 18
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Medina Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
7
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 77; SR 21
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
11
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
12
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
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 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 monotonous highway grind on this route. You will navigate via SR 18 and Medina Road, with the highway share sitting at 0% for the duration of the trip. Because there is no long-distance interstate travel involved, you will not experience any long, uninterrupted stretches on I-71 South. The road surface changes constantly as you navigate through local intersections and turns. You should be prepared for frequent stops and attentive driving, as this path relies entirely on regional thoroughfares.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 71.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,189 ft
960 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
1,189 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
229 ft
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 Brunswick, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
Medina
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Starting in Brunswick, OH
Full guide →Brunswick is the largest city in Medina County, Ohio
Arriving 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 39m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 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 Akron, 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 2.5 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Akron, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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