Origin
Akron, OH
Late night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bolindale, OH
Jonathan Valdes
Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, East Mill Street, South Forge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 48.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East Mill Street | — | — |
| South Forge Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| Goodkirk Street | — | — |
| SR 8 South | — | — |
| Akron Expressway | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Bolindale, OH.
1
Start on West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Bowery Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Mill Street
13 ft
·
East Mill Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
5
Continue on South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Forge Street
6
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Market Street
7
Turn right onto Goodkirk Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodkirk Street
8
Take the ramp slight left toward SR 8 South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 8 South
9
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Akron Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Youngstown
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 76 East: Youngstown
12
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
13
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
3 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Niles
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 46: Niles
15
Turn left onto North Canfield Niles Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canfield Niles Road
16
Continue on South Main Street
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
17
Turn sharp right onto Deforest Road Southeast
262 ft
·
13 sec
·
Deforest Road Southeast
18
Turn left onto Highlawn Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highlawn Avenue Southeast
19
Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue Southeast
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
Woodbine Avenue Southeast
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Akron, OH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bolindale, OH
The final approach into Bolindale, 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
$7.53 one way
$15.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bolindale, OH
Late night in Bolindale on Saturday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charlestown, OH
24 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
8 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 2m 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 Bolindale, OH covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East Mill Street, South Forge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 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 $7.53 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.
The drive from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, OH to Bolindale, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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