Origin
North Royalton, OH
Afternoon in North Royalton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Royalton, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Royalton, OH
Jason Nelson
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
North Royalton to Cuyahoga Falls is 24.6 miles and takes about 35m via Akron Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick trip perfect for a single-day excursion, with a minimal fuel cost and a short travel time. You'll mainly be on highway stretches, making it an efficient way to get between these two Northeast Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Expressway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Royalton Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Willow Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Royalton, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on SR 94
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto SR 82
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 77
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 146
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 80
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 8
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
18
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Ohio Turnpike
(6.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
35m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Akron Expressway and Ohio Turnpike. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on the Akron Expressway. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate sections on Royalton Road, offering a slight variation in scenery as you transition between these main arteries.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Royalton, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Akron.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Toledo
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Akron
16 mi in
|
~24m
|
via SR 8
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Cuyahoga Falls, 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 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 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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