Drive or Fly: Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for CAK–CAK. At 44 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 10m

Distance

44.9 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 59m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bridgewater, OH → CAK 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CAK → Akron, OH 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Bridgewater, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 24 mi, ~37m drive

Akron, OH CAK — Akron Canton Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAK and CAK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 9m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bridgewater, OH → Youngstown Bus Stop (YGS6) 39m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Akron Bus Station (AKR6) → Akron, OH 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From YGS6 — Youngstown Bus Stop 26 mi, ~39m drive

To AKR6 — Akron Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 10m	2h 59m	2h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

44.9 mi 1h 10m

via I 76, SR 14, SR 165

Alternative (+4 min)

47 mi 1h 14m

via I 77; US 62, SR 172

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.