Origin
Akron, OH
Morning in Akron on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
Akron to Brooklyn Heights is 28.9 miles and takes about 45m via I 77, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a practical option for a quick trip, offering a mix of highway and local road driving. Consider this route if you need to cover a relatively short distance efficiently without venturing into unfamiliar territory.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I-77, including a longest stretch of 17 miles on this interstate. The drive transitions between the faster pace of the highway and the more local feel of roads like West Market Street and Ghent Road. Expect a dynamic feel, shifting from open highway cruising to more community-oriented driving as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 59 / Rand Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 59 / Rand Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
25.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
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 156
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
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 17A-B
Toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 17: Brookpark Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17B
Toward SR 17: Brookpark Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Youngstown along the way.
Youngstown
25.4 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 17 mi | 20m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Exchange Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Schaaf Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Portage Path | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 17 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Brooklyn Heights, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn right onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Center Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Exchange Street
5
Turn right onto South Portage Path
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Portage Path
6
Turn left onto SR 18
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ghent Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 77; SR 21
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 156
Toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
12
Merge onto I 480
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A-B
Toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17B
Toward SR 17: Brookpark Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto SR 17
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Granger Road
16
Turn right onto Tuxedo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tuxedo Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Old Brookpark Road
85 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old Brookpark Road
18
Turn sharp left onto West Schaaf Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Schaaf Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Schaaf Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Morning in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 28.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, West Market Street, Ghent Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.49 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Youngstown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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