The drive from Akron, OH to Orange, OH covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Akron Expressway, I 77, US 36 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.9 miles on Akron Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 69.5 miles, with most of the trip on Akron Expressway and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.9 miles on Akron Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 44.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 77. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Mill Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These 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.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
5
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Orange, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
62.1 mi in|~1h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Akron Expressway
44.9 mi
51m
I 77
15.7 mi
16m
US 36
7 mi
8m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
1m
South Forge Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Market Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 44.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Orange, 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
45 mi·51 min·Akron Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
16 mi·16 min·I 77
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 65Toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
12
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft·5 sec
13
Turn right onto US 36
7.0 mi·8 min·US 36
14
Turn right onto SR 751
411 ft·10 sec·SR 751
15
Turn right onto Township Road 1248
321 ft·14 sec·Township Road 1248
16
Arrive at destination
Township Road 1248
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange, OH
The final approach into Orange, 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
$10.79 one way
$21.57 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$11.97
$23.94
premium
$4.91
$13.43
$26.86
diesel
$5.61
$15.34
$30.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.30
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Akron, OH
Late night
in Akron on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Orange, OH
Late night
in Orange on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
33°F
Canton, OH
35 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
1 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 22m 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 Orange, OH covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, I 77, US 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 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 $10.79 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 69.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (SR 8 / Akron Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Akron, OH to Orange, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown 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.
