Origin
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Morning in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Akron, OH covers 34.1 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Freeway, I 77, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 34.1 miles, with most of the trip on Willow Freeway and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on Willow Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Old Brookpark Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Old Brookpark Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Old Brookpark Road
Turn sharp right onto Old Brookpark Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 South: Akron
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 59 / Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59 / Innerbelt toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| I 77 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Schaaf Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Bowery Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Granger Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tuxedo Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 19.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on West Schaaf Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Schaaf Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Old Brookpark Road
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Brookpark Road
3
Turn slight left onto Tuxedo Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tuxedo Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 17
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Granger Road
5
Take the ramp
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
6
Merge onto I 480
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 South: Akron
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 77 South: Akron
10
Merge onto I 77
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
Exit 21C
Toward SR 59 East: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
14
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
15
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.29 one way
$10.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:34 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
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
5 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
44m 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 Brooklyn Heights, OH to Akron, OH covers 34.1 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, I 77, Innerbelt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.29 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Old Brookpark Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooklyn Heights, 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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