Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Evening in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Beachwood, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Beachwood, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Cuyahoga Falls to Beachwood is 25.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Akron Expressway and I-271, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its primarily highway profile and brief duration, it’s a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| I 271 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Chagrin Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Beachwood, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
6
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 271
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 29
Toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 422; SR 87
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chagrin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
9 ft
·
0 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
22 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 422; SR 87 / Chagrin Boulevard
Turn left onto US 422; SR 87 / Chagrin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.77 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| premium | $4.98 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Beachwood, OH
Evening in Beachwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 mostly highway, with 84% of the drive on major roads like the Akron Expressway and I-271. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 10.5 miles on the Akron Expressway before transitioning. Expect a high concentration of exits and merges as you navigate these busy freeways. The drive will feel like typical interstate cruising for the majority of the 32-minute trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.6 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,192 ft
980 ft
Total Climb
308 ft
Total Descent
150 ft
Highest Point
1,192 ft
~23.5 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Full guide →Founded 1812
Arriving in Beachwood, OH
Full guide →Beachwood is a suburb of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. The town is a mix of residential homes and businesses offering numerous shopping, lodging, and dining options. In 2020, it was home to 14,000 people.
Top landmarks
- • David Berger National Memorial
- • Maltz Museum — museum in Beachwood, Ohio, United States
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 32m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Beachwood, 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 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.6 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beachwood, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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