Origin
Bridgewater, OH
Evening in Bridgewater on Thursday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Georgetown Road, Westville Lake Road, Westville-Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Georgetown Road 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 Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 55m 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 Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Road | — | — |
| Westville Lake Road | — | — |
| Westville-Lake Road | — | — |
| Beloit Snodes Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | — | — |
| State Route 14 | — | — |
| Deerfield Township Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Georgetown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Rochester Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
2
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
3
Turn right onto Westville Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Westville Lake Road
4
Continue on Westville-Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westville-Lake Road
5
Continue on Westville Lake Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Westville Lake Road
6
Continue on Beloit Snodes Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beloit Snodes Road
7
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on Beloit Snodes Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Beloit Snodes Road
9
Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
10
Continue on State Route 14
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 14
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Deerfield Township Square
12
Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 14
13
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 14
14
Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
15
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
16
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
18
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Akron Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fountain Street
21
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
22
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Market Street
23
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
24
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Bowery Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Bridgewater, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Bridgewater, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akron, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Akron, OH
Evening in Akron on Thursday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charlestown, OH
23 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH covers 45.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Georgetown Road, Westville Lake Road, Westville-Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Bridgewater, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH is easy. At 55m 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 Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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