Origin
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to New London, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, OH
Willemijn Doelman
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to New London, OH covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kenmore Expressway, Greenwich Road, SR 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on Kenmore Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 54.4 miles, with most of the trip on Kenmore Expressway and Greenwich Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on Kenmore Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kenmore Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kenmore Expressway and Greenwich Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Center 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 54.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Center Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
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
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
SR 60 / South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 60 / South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kenmore Expressway | 29.2 mi | 35m |
| Greenwich Road | 17.8 mi | 24m |
| SR 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Innerbelt | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 76 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kenmore Expressway
— 29.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and New London, 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
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Rand Avenue
4
Turn straight onto SR 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
5
Merge onto I 76; I 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76; I 77
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
29 mi
·
35 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 224
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 224
8
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right onto US 224
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Greenwich Road
10
Turn right onto SR 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 60
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 60
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on SR 162
185 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left
47 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn left
48 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Akron, OH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New London, OH
The final approach into New London, 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
$8.44 one way
$16.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
New London, OH
Afternoon in New London on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
9 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 12m 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 New London, OH covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kenmore Expressway, Greenwich Road, SR 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $8.44 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 54.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.3 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Akron, OH to New London, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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