Origin
Suffield, OH
Morning in Suffield on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffield, 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
21m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suffield, OH
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This short 13.4-mile trip from Suffield to Akron, Ohio, is easily manageable in just 21 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 85% of your drive on major roads like US 224 and I-77. With a minimal estimated fuel cost of $2, this is an economical option for getting between these two Midwest communities. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a straightforward point-to-point journey designed for efficiency. Consider this a quick and easy hop between locations within Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 224 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| I 77 | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Route 43 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 224
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffield, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 43
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 43
2
Turn left onto US 224
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 4B
Toward I 77 North: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 77
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 77
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
8
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 224
Turn left onto US 224
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 77 North: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 77 North: Akron
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
4
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Fountain Street
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
16 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
21m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 13.4-mile drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along US 224, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition onto I-77, which will likely feel like a typical interstate experience. The drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, rather than scenic detours or winding local roads. Prepare for a straightforward journey primarily on well-maintained, higher-speed routes.
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: 8.1 mi on US 224.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 224 and I 77. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 224.
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 13.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (US 224): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
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 21m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 8.1 miles on US 224. 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 0.3 miles (US 224): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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