Trip from Bradford, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

217.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bradford, OH to Akron, OH covers 217.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Miami Avenue, South College Street, West Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.76 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

108.9 miles from Bradford, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 217.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Miami Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Miami Avenue	0 mi	0m
South College Street	0 mi	0m
West Water Street	0 mi	0m
Spring Street	0 mi	0m
East Ash Street	0 mi	0m
Scioto Street	0 mi	0m
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
East Sandusky Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Miami Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Main Street

2

Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

3

Turn left

4

At the end of the road, turn left onto South College Street

5

Turn right onto West Water Street

6

Turn left onto Spring Street

7

Turn right onto East Ash Street

8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scioto Street

9

Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street

10

Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street

11

Continue on North Main Street

12

Turn left onto East Sandusky Street

13

Turn slight left

14

Keep slight right

15

Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

16

Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

17

Continue on West William Street

18

Continue on Sunbury Road

19

Continue on State Route 37 East

20

Take the exit left

21

Merge slight left

22

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

23

Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

24

Merge slight left

25

Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

26

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

27

Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt

28

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

29

Turn right onto West Center Street

30

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

31

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 108.9 miles from Bradford, OH.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.9 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bradford, OH

This is one driving day of about 217.7 miles and 3h 30m.

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

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cardington, OH

109 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Akron, 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 Akron, OH.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.9 mi from Bradford, OH

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cardington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Bradford, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.71	$31.76	$63.51
midgrade	$4.24	$36.36	$72.72
premium	$4.79	$41.05	$82.11
diesel	$4.30	$36.89	$73.78

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bradford, OH to Akron, OH covers 217.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Miami Avenue, South College Street, West Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108.9 miles from Bradford, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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