Origin
Bridgewater, OH
Morning in Bridgewater on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, State Route 14, Beloit Snodes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 44.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and State Route 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and State Route 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in near SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 15.3 miles (SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.7 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| State Route 14 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Beloit Snodes Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Westville Lake Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rochester Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on CR 402
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
2
Turn left onto CR 400
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
3
Turn right onto CR 404
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Westville Lake Road
4
Continue on CR 404
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westville-Lake Road
5
Continue on CR 404
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Westville Lake Road
6
Continue on SR 165
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beloit Snodes Road
7
Continue on SR 165
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on SR 165
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Beloit Snodes Road
9
Turn left onto SR 14
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
10
Continue on SR 14
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 14
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Route 14
12
Continue on SR 14; SR 225
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 14
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 14
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 14
14
Continue on SR 14
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
15
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Merge onto I 76
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
22
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 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 roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
28
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Bridgewater, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.4 miles from Bridgewater, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akron, OH
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 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 | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
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
Morning in Akron on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charlestown, OH
22 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
1h 10m 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 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, State Route 14, Beloit Snodes Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $6.97 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 44.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 15.3 miles (SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.7 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bridgewater, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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