Origin
Macedonia, OH
Late night in Macedonia on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macedonia, OH to Akron, 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
26m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macedonia, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Macedonia to Akron, this 18.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes about 26 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, requiring only a single day to finish. You will primarily utilize the Akron Expressway, Macedonia Commons Boulevard, and East Mill Street to navigate between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that functions well for commuters or travelers needing a direct connection between these Ohio cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Macedonia Commons Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northfield Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Aurora Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 15.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedonia, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Valley View Road
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Valley View Road
2
Turn left onto SR 82
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Aurora Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Macedonia Commons Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Macedonia Commons Boulevard
4
Turn left onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northfield Road
5
Continue on SR 8
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Akron Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
8
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
9
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
11
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 82 / East Aurora Road
Turn left onto SR 82 / East Aurora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Goodkirk Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Forge Street
Turn right onto North Forge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 15 mph
56% chance
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
13 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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 85% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Akron Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. This highway-focused profile means you can count on a steady, consistent pace once you clear the initial local streets. The transition from the local roads near Macedonia Commons Boulevard onto the expressway happens quickly, shifting the drive from a standard suburban feel to a faster, more direct highway transit. You won't find much variation in the road type, making this a predictable and reliable drive from start to finish.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Macedonia Commons Boulevard. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 82 / East Aurora Road.
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 18.4 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (SR 82 / East Aurora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (Goodkirk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Macedonia, OH
Full guide →Arriving in Akron, OH
Full guide →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.
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 26m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 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 (SR 82 / East Aurora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (Goodkirk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Akron, 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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