Origin
Greentown, OH
Late night in Greentown on Friday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greentown, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greentown, OH
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.3-mile drive from Greentown to Akron, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. With over half of the journey on the interstate, you'll cover ground efficiently. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the short distance. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through Ohio. Given its brevity and minimal stops, this trip is best suited for a single, straightforward leg of a larger journey or a simple errand run.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of the mileage on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.9 miles on I-77, providing a period of consistent highway travel. You'll also navigate segments on Greensburg Road and Massillon Road, which likely offer a different driving experience compared to the interstate. This blend means you'll transition from faster highway speeds to potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 31 / State Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 (CR 31 / State Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (SR 241 / Massillon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
|
CR 31 / State Street Northwest
Turn right onto CR 31 / State Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 241 / Massillon Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 241 / Massillon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
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 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Greensburg Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Massillon Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| State Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Forge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greentown, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Firelane Road Northwest
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Firelane Road Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street Northwest
3
Continue on Greensburg Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Greensburg Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Greensburg Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Greensburg Road
5
Continue on Greensburg Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greensburg Road
6
Turn right onto SR 241
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massillon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
8
Continue on SR 241
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Massillon Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
10
Continue on SR 241
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Massillon Road
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 241
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Massillon Road
12
Continue on SR 241
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Massillon Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 77 North
14
Merge onto I 77
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
18
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
19
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
20
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
21
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
23
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
W 2 to 9 mph
48% chance
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
6 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
24m 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 Greentown, OH to Akron, OH covers 15.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Greensburg Road, Massillon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Greentown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 15.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 (CR 31 / State Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (SR 241 / Massillon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Greentown, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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