Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to New Philadelphia, 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
1h 3m
Distance
51.9 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 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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New Philadelphia, OH
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Trip Overview
Cuyahoga Falls to New Philadelphia is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Akron Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Ohio, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. The route is primarily highway, making it a quick connection between these two Ohio cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 49.3 mi | 57m |
| West High Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 250 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 250 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 49.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and New Philadelphia, 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
49 mi
·
57 min
·
Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 250
6
Take the exit onto US 250 Business
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 250 Business
Toward SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
7
Turn left onto US 250 Business; SR 39
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Avenue
8
Turn left onto SR 416
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Broadway Street
9
Arrive at destination
SR 416
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 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.9 — 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
|
Broad Boulevard
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
4
49.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 250
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 250 Business
Take the exit onto US 250 Business toward SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SR 39 East: New Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
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
New Philadelphia, OH
Morning in New Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Canton, 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 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 3m 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?
Nearly all of this 51.9-mile drive is on highways, with 96% of the route being high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on the Akron Expressway, which accounts for the longest stretch at 49.3 miles. Expect a consistent highway experience until you approach New Philadelphia, where you'll transition to surface streets like West High Avenue and US 250 Business for the final miles.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and West High Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Broad Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 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: near the start (Broad Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Philadelphia, 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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