Origin
New Philadelphia, OH
Morning in New Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Philadelphia, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, 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 2m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 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 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
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.
New Philadelphia, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.8-mile drive from New Philadelphia, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, will take you about 1 hour and 2 minutes. It's an easy, one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 96% of it on major roads like I-77 and US 250 Business, making for a quick journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical trip for anyone looking to travel within Ohio's Midwest region. It's a practical option for a short, efficient drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 49.2 mi | 57m |
| West High Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 250 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 49.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Philadelphia, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on SR 416
55 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto US 250 Business; SR 39; SR 800
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West High Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto US 250 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 250 Business
4
Merge onto I 77; US 250
49 mi
·
57 min
·
I 77; US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 5A
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
7
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
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 25.9 miles from New Philadelphia, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 250 Business; SR 39; SR 800 / West High Avenue
Turn right onto US 250 Business; SR 39; SR 800 / West High Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 77; US 250
Merge onto I 77; US 250
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Broad Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward Broad Boulevard
5
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Broad Boulevard
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 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 2m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 49.2 miles on I-77, which forms the backbone of this journey. While the profile suggests a highway-centric drive, you will also navigate sections of West High Avenue and US 250 Business, offering brief transitions off the interstate. The majority of your time will be spent on faster-paced roads, so be prepared for a consistent driving rhythm.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West High Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 250 Business; SR 39; SR 800 / West High Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Philadelphia, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is easy. At 1h 2m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 250 Business; SR 39; SR 800 / West High Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 77; US 250): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 49.2 miles on I 77. 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 (US 250 Business; SR 39; SR 800 / West High Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 77; US 250): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 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 Cuyahoga Falls, 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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