Origin
Brooklyn, OH
Late night in Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, 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
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, OH
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 34.3 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 Outerbelt South Freeway, Akron Expressway, I 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.3 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 34.3 miles, with most of the trip on Outerbelt South Freeway and Akron Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.5 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 34.3 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
33.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Broad Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
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 Brooklyn, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
21.1 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Akron Expressway | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| I 271 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 11.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1
Start on CR 10
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 480
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 18A
Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
10
Merge onto SR 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Akron Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5
Toward Broad Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
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 Brooklyn, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 34.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Akron Expressway, I 271. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Brooklyn, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 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 13 decision points packed into just 34.3 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brooklyn, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
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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