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Trip from Akron, OH to South Amherst, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

53.8 mi

87 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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Downtown South Amherst, OH, OH

South Amherst, OH

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Akron, OH to South Amherst, OH covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 77, West Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 53.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 32 miles on Ohio Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These 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

7
15.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
7
16.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Toledo
5
17.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin

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 140 Toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin

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 South Amherst, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.

Oberlin

49.5 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 32 mi 34m
I 77 7.1 mi 8m
West Market Street 4.3 mi 7m
Ghent Road 1.6 mi 3m
East Main Street 1.3 mi 1m
Telegraph Road 1.1 mi 1m
West Exchange Street 0.9 mi 2m
Leavitt Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 32 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and South Amherst, 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

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77; SR 21
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
13

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 80

32 mi · 34 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 140 Toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin Use the slight right lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto SR 58

0.7 mi · 1 min · Leavitt Road
19

Turn right onto SR 113

1.1 mi · 1 min · Telegraph Road
20

Continue on SR 113

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
21

Turn left onto Leonard Street

235 ft · 10 sec · Leonard Street
22

Arrive at destination

Leonard Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.9 mi from Akron, OH · 39m into the drive

Downtown Northfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Northfield, OH

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

Macedonia, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Strongsville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Amherst, OH

The final approach into South Amherst, 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

$8.35 one way

$16.70 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.27 $18.53
premium $4.91 $10.40 $20.80
diesel $5.61 $11.88 $23.76

Estimated Tolls: $1.60

Ohio Turnpike (32 mi) $1.60

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$2

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 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 16.1 0 $5.65 $2.58
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.71 $2.15
EV Truck/SUV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Saturday

Local time

7:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 12 mph 6% chance Live 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

South Amherst, OH

Morning in South Amherst on Saturday

Local time

7:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Northfield, OH

27 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

11 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 11m 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 South Amherst, OH covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 77, West Market Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.9 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 $8.35 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 53.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Akron, OH to South Amherst, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.

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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