If you are traveling from Cambridge to Akron, you are looking at a straightforward 83.4-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North 9th Street, Steubenville Avenue, and Highland Avenue to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of about $12, this trip remains an economical choice for regional travel within Ohio. Whether you are heading north for business or personal errands, this route offers a direct path between the two points without the need for complex multi-day planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Cambridge, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
78.1 mi
1h 27m
Cadiz Road
1 mi
1m
Highland Avenue
1 mi
1m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Steubenville Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
North 9th Street
0.3 mi
1m
South Forge Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.1 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Foster Avenue
138 ft·8 sec·Foster Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 9th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·North 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Steubenville Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·Steubenville Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 22
1.0 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
5
Continue on US 22
1.0 mi·1 min·Cadiz Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
7
Merge onto I 77
78 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward Carroll Street, Buchtel AvenueUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Fountain Street
11
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Market Street
12
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South Forge Street
13
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
14
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
15
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
16
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1-hour and 21-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road when you can avoid peak local traffic on North 9th Street and Steubenville Avenue to ensure the quickest transit. Since there are no designated stops programmed into this 83.4-mile route, plan your own breaks ahead of time if you prefer to stretch your legs. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention, so fuel up before you leave to keep your $12 budget on track. A smart tip for this specific route is to double-check your local navigation app before pulling out, as local road configurations can change more frequently than major interstates.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Cambridge, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cambridge, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cambridge, OH
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cambridge, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 78.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 9th Street
Turn right onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 22 / Highland Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 22 / Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip|~6m in|I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$14.26
$28.52
premium
$4.91
$16.00
$32.01
diesel
$5.61
$18.28
$36.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
EV Truck/SUV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Cambridge, OH
Late night
in Cambridge on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Late night
in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph86% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike long, monotonous interstate slogs, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roadways for the duration of the 83.4-mile trip. Because the path relies on city and local streets, you should anticipate frequent adjustments and a more hands-on driving experience. The road's personality is defined by its transition through local corridors rather than high-speed cruising. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert as the road winds through the landscape.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.1 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Cadiz Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 9th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 22 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 78.1 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 22 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, OH before heading back.
