Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Amherst, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Amherst, OH
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Trip Overview
Cuyahoga Falls to Amherst is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Broad Boulevard, Akron Expressway, and I-80, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio's Midwest region, offering a straightforward trip between two cities. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll navigate a mix of expressways and local roads, so plan for potential traffic depending on your departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 39.2 mi | 41m |
| Akron Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Leavitt Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elyria Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Middle Ridge Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 39.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Amherst, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 140
Toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
Use the slight right lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leavitt Road
10
Turn left onto Middle Ridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Ridge Road
11
Continue on Elyria Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
114 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mill Street
14
Turn left onto Spring Street
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street
15
Turn right
41 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn left
111 ft
·
8 sec
17
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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 50.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: 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 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 58 / Leavitt Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 58 / Leavitt Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.03 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| premium | $4.98 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.96
Ohio Turnpike
(39.2 mi)
$1.96
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: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
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
Late night in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Parma, 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway cruising. The entire 52.2 miles will be at typical surface road speeds, with frequent intersections and traffic signals. Expect to see a high density of exits and entrances as you pass through various towns and commercial areas. The longest stretch without a significant traffic control is not specified, but the overall profile suggests consistent town driving.
91% 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: 39.2 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,179 ft
687 ft
Total Climb
376 ft
Total Descent
717 ft
Highest Point
1,179 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
492 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.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Amherst, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown and Oberlin.
Ohio Turnpike: Toledo
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Youngstown
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Oberlin
49 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Full guide →Founded 1812
Arriving in Amherst, OH
Full guide →Amherst is a city of 12,000 people (2018) in the Greater Cleveland area, near the Lake Erie shore. It has been called the Sandstone Center of the World. Its quarries were an important source of grindstones. There were nine sandstone quarries in the area operating at the peak of production. Many early buildings are constructed of native sandstone.
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 4m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.96 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, 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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