Trip from Brunswick, OH to Akron, OH

Q: How long is the trip from Brunswick, OH to Akron, OH?

The drive from Brunswick, OH to Akron, OH covers 28.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 77, Medina Road, I 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Brunswick, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Brunswick, OH to Akron, OH flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 960 ft to 1,189 ft elevation with about 191 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Brunswick to Akron, expect a quick 28.4-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You can easily budget around $4 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective trip within the Midwest. Since the drive is entirely local, you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than long-haul interstates. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense commute that connects these two Ohio cities efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway grind on this route. You will navigate via SR 18 and Medina Road, with the highway share sitting at 0% for the duration of the trip. Because there is no long-distance interstate travel involved, you will not experience any long, uninterrupted stretches on I-71 South. The road surface changes constantly as you navigate through local intersections and turns. You should be prepared for frequent stops and attentive driving, as this path relies entirely on regional thoroughfares.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,189 ft 960 ft

Total Climb

191 ft

Total Descent

402 ft

Highest Point

1,189 ft

~10.1 mi in

Elevation Range

229 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 71.

Route Complexity 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

9.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

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 218 Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

5

16.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

6

17.4 mi into trip | ~25m 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

25.9 mi into trip | ~35m 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

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 Brunswick, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.

Medina

9.1 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	8.7 mi	10m
Medina Road	7.4 mi	11m
I 71	6.6 mi	7m
Center Road	2.2 mi	4m
Innerbelt	2.1 mi	2m
West Bowery Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West Center Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 8.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, OH and Akron, OH.

1

Start on SR 303

2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 71 South: Columbus

3

Merge onto I 71

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 218 Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina Use the slight right lane.

5

Turn left onto SR 18

7.4 mi · 11 min · Medina Road

Use the straight lane.

6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

7

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 77; SR 21

8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 77

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

9

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.

10

Continue on SR 59

406 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

11

Turn right onto West Center Street

459 ft · 19 sec · West Center Street

12

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bowery Street

13

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.41 one way

$8.82 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$4.89	$9.78
premium	$4.91	$5.49	$10.98
diesel	$5.61	$6.27	$12.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.98	$1.36
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14
EV Truck/SUV	11.4	$3.98	$1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brunswick, OH

Late night in Brunswick on Thursday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Late night in Akron on Thursday

Local time

5:11 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

9 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

39m 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.

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