Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Bridgewater, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Bridgewater, OH covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, State Route 14, Beloit Snodes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 44.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and State Route 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and State Route 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Mill Street
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Goodkirk Street
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngs...
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 76 East: Youngstown
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 14: Alliance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward SR 14: Alliance
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| State Route 14 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Beloit Snodes Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Westville Lake Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Rochester Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Bridgewater, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Mill Street
4
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
5
Continue on South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
6
Turn right onto SR 18
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Market Street
7
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodkirk Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward SR 8 South
9
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 76 East: Youngstown
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 76
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 43
Toward SR 14: Alliance
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto SR 14
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
15
Continue on SR 14
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 14
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 14
422 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 14
17
Continue on SR 14
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 14
18
Continue on SR 14
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
19
Turn right onto CR 25
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Beloit Snodes Road
20
Continue on SR 165
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
21
Continue on SR 165
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beloit Snodes Road
22
Continue on CR 404
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Westville Lake Road
23
Continue on CR 404
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westville-Lake Road
24
Continue on CR 404
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Westville Lake Road
25
Turn left onto CR 400
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
26
Turn right onto CR 402
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
27
Arrive at destination
CR 402
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Akron, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgewater, OH
The final approach into Bridgewater, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bridgewater, OH
Morning in Bridgewater on Friday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charlestown, OH
22 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
11 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 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, OH to Bridgewater, OH covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, State Route 14, Beloit Snodes Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Akron, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Mill Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Goodkirk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Akron, OH to Bridgewater, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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