Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to New Franklin, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in Ohio, this 16.4-mile trip between Cuyahoga Falls and New Franklin is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate the Midwest region. Since the journey is quite short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. This route serves as a practical link for those needing to move between these two areas without the hassle of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Turkeyfoot Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Arlington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Nimisila Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and New Franklin, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 120
Toward Arlington Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto South Arlington Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Arlington Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 619
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
8
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
10
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Arlington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 120
Toward Arlington Road
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Arlington Road
Turn right onto South Arlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.09 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Franklin, OH
Morning in New Franklin on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
25m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with roughly 62% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will start by merging onto the Akron Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.1 miles. Once you finish that segment, the drive transitions into the local character of South Main Street and East Turkeyfoot Lake Road. Expect a mix of fast-paced expressway driving followed by a more measured pace as you approach your destination. The personality of the route is utilitarian and direct, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding scenic detours.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and South Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Akron Expressway. 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: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (SR 8; SR 59 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 New Franklin, 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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