Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning in Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Berea, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Berea, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Berea, OH covers 32.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, Prospect Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 32.6 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
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.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Broad Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Boulevard
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
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 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
31 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West Sprague Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Sprague Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Berea, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo and Youngstown.
Ohio Turnpike: Toledo
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Youngstown
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 21 mi | 22m |
| Akron Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Prospect Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Sprague Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Berea, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Turn sharp right
244 ft
·
23 sec
9
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn left
374 ft
·
29 sec
11
At end of road, turn right onto West Sprague Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Sprague Road
12
Turn left onto SR 237
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
13
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bridge Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Bridge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Ohio Turnpike
(21 mi)
$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Berea, OH
Morning in Berea on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
8 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
41m 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Berea, OH covers 32.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, Prospect Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 32.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Broad Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Berea, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo and Youngstown.
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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