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Trip from Collinwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

51m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

Collinwood, OH

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city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Collinwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 33 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Akron Expressway, Green Road, I 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on Akron Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

16.5 miles from Collinwood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Collinwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 33 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Akron Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.

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 early in the drive near CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 33 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue

Turn left onto CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
11.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the ramp toward I 271 South, I 480 East

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 271 South, I 480 East
6
14.7 mi into trip | ~29m 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.
6
19.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

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

Exit 18A Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
7
32.5 mi into trip | ~50m 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 Collinwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.

Akron

19.8 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Akron Expressway 11.2 mi 13m
Green Road 9.9 mi 20m
I 271 5.1 mi 5m
Outerbelt East Freeway 2.6 mi 3m
London Road 0.7 mi 2m
Euclid Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Miles Road 0.4 mi <1m
Saint Clair Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Akron Expressway — 11.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collinwood, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

1

Start on Whitcomb Road

52 ft · 7 sec · Whitcomb Road
2

Turn left onto CR 9

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
3

Turn right onto London Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · London Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
5

Turn right onto Green Road

9.9 mi · 20 min · Green Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto CR 11

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Miles Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East
8

Merge onto I 271

2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

5.1 mi · 5 min · I 271
Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 18A Toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
11

Merge onto SR 8

11 mi · 13 min · Akron Expressway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 5 Toward Broad Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto Broad Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Broad Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto 2nd Street

56 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street
15

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.5 miles from Collinwood, OH, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.5 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cuyahoga Falls, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Collinwood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Collinwood, OH

This is one driving day of about 33 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collinwood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Akron Expressway for about 11.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Collinwood, OH · 31m into the drive

city of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

17 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Collinwood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The final approach into Cuyahoga Falls, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 22.8
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.12 one way

$10.24 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.68 $11.37
premium $4.91 $6.38 $12.76
diesel $5.61 $7.29 $14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Collinwood, OH

Night in Collinwood on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Night in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

22 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

51m 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 Collinwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 33 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Akron Expressway, Green Road, I 271. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Collinwood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.12 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 33 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Collinwood, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.

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