Trip from Akron, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

42.5 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 4m

8 AM

1h 14m

10 AM

1h 8m

12 PM

1h 7m

3 PM

1h 8m

5 PM

1h 14m

8 PM

1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lake Mohawk, OH

Mathias Reding

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Akron Expressway, Waynesburg Drive Southeast, Zwallen Way Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.2 miles from Akron, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Akron, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 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 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 42.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mill Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Goodkirk Street

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

23 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon

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 104 Toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon

23.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: East Liverpool

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30 East: East Liverpool

25.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg

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 Lake Mohawk, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

Massillon

23 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Akron Expressway	21.5 mi	26m
Waynesburg Drive Southeast	6.1 mi	9m
Zwallen Way Southeast	3.5 mi	5m
Alliance Road Northwest	2.8 mi	4m
US 30	1.4 mi	1m
Minerva Road Southeast	1.2 mi	1m
West Mohawk Drive	0.6 mi	1m
Citrus Road Northwest	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 21.5 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Lake Mohawk, OH.

Start on West Bowery Street

72 ft · 7 sec · West Bowery Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto East Mill Street

13 ft · 0 sec · East Mill Street

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street

Continue on South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street

Turn right onto SR 18

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Market Street

Turn right onto Goodkirk Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Goodkirk Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward SR 8 South

Merge onto SR 8

21 mi · 26 min · Akron Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 104 Toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 30 East: East Liverpool Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 30

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto SR 43

2.0 mi · 2 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

Continue on SR 43

3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast

Continue on SR 43

4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

Turn left onto SR 43; SR 183

1.2 mi · 1 min · Minerva Road Southeast

Continue on SR 43; SR 183

2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

Continue on SR 43; SR 183

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West Canal Street

Turn right onto North Reed Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Reed Avenue

Turn right onto West Porter Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Porter Street

Continue on Morges Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Morges Road

Continue on CR 68

0.5 mi · 1 min · Citrus Road Northwest

Continue on June Road Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · June Road Northwest

Continue on West Mohawk Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Mohawk Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Pontiac Trail

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Pontiac Trail

Continue on Pontiac Trail

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Pontiac Trail

Turn left onto Iroquois Trail

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Iroquois Trail

Turn left

173 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 21.2 miles from Akron, OH, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42.5 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.2 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Mohawk, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Akron, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Akron, OH

This is one driving day of about 42.5 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Akron, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Akron Expressway for about 21.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.2 mi from Akron, OH · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

21 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lake Mohawk, OH

The final approach into Lake Mohawk, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lake Mohawk, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.60 one way

$13.19 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$7.32	$14.64
premium	$4.91	$8.21	$16.43
diesel	$5.61	$9.38	$18.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.8	$4.46	$2.04
Efficient EV	10.6	$3.72	$1.70
EV Truck/SUV	17	$5.95	$2.72

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 4:58PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Lake Mohawk, OH

Late night in Lake Mohawk on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

21 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

10 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

1h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lake Mohawk, OH covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Akron Expressway, Waynesburg Drive Southeast, Zwallen Way Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $6.60 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.

On the drive from Akron, OH to Lake Mohawk, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

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