Origin
Greenwich, OH
Afternoon in Greenwich on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwich, OH
ALENA MARUK
Trip Overview
Greenwich to Akron is 57.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via US 224 and Innerbelt, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. It's a manageable trip that offers a straightforward connection between two points. Consider this route for a simple transit between your starting and ending locations, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 224 | 27.2 mi | 33m |
| East Main Street | 24.3 mi | 33m |
| Innerbelt | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 76 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 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:
US 224
— 27.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 224
24 mi
·
33 min
·
East Main Street
3
Take the exit onto US 224
27 mi
·
33 min
·
US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Continue on SR 59
406 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
8
Turn right onto West Center Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Center Street
9
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bowery Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Greenwich, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 224 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 224 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 224
Take the exit onto US 224
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 76
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Akron
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Akron on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
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
1h 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey offers a mixed drive experience, with 53% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 224, which will be your longest uninterrupted segment at 27.2 miles. The drive will transition from local roads like East Main Street to the more direct path of the Innerbelt as you approach Akron. Expect a blend of quicker highway driving and more localized street navigation.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on US 224.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 224 / East Main Street.
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 57.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 (US 224 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (US 224): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on US 224. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Akron, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 224 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (US 224): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, OH before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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