Origin
Hanover, OH
Afternoon in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, OH to Akron, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
110.5 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, OH
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, OH to Akron, OH covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Newark Expressway, US 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.15 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.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Hanover, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 110.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 110.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Newark Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.8 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 60.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Newark Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East High Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East High Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East High Street Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto East High Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
109 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
110.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 60.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| Newark Expressway | 26.9 mi | 32m |
| US 36 | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| Marne Road Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street Northeast | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nashport Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Elm Drive Northeast
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elm Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Clearview Drive Northeast
500 ft
·
26 sec
·
Clearview Drive Northeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto East High Street Northeast
300 ft
·
13 sec
·
East High Street Northeast
4
Turn left onto South Main Street Northeast
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street Northeast
5
Continue on Marne Road Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Marne Road Northeast
6
Turn right onto Nashport Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Nashport Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto SR 16
27 mi
·
32 min
·
Newark Expressway
9
Continue on US 36; SR 83
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 36; SR 83
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
11
Merge onto I 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fountain Street
15
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Market Street
16
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Forge Street
17
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
18
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Bowery 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 55.3 miles from Hanover, OH, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.8 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hanover, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Hanover, OH
This is one driving day of about 110.5 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hanover, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 60.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Hanover, OH · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Hanover, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 miles.
Arriving in Akron, OH
The final approach into Akron, 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 Akron, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.15 one way
$34.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.36 | $42.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.40 | $48.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Akron, OH
Afternoon in Akron on Thursday
Local time
4:44 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
8 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
2h 17m 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 Hanover, OH to Akron, OH covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Newark Expressway, US 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Hanover, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.15 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 straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East High Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hanover, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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