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Trip from Harbor Hills, OH to Akron, OH

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Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

133.7 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

This 133.7-mile drive from Harbor Hills to Akron, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 35 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The majority of this journey, 96%, is on highways, offering a consistent driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

66.9 miles from Harbor Hills, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, as 96% of the route utilizes major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 77, including an uninterrupted stretch of 82 miles. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey. While the primary roads are I 77 and I 70, the inclusion of Cristland Hill Road Southeast suggests a brief transition to more local thoroughfares towards the end. Overall, the drive is characterized by its efficiency and high-speed capability.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 82 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Columbus Avenue Southeast.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Columbus Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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 | Columbus Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto Columbus Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
49.6 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 77 North: Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 180B Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
5
50.2 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 77

Merge onto I 77

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
132.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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
133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 82 mi 1h 31m
I 70 46.7 mi 50m
Cristland Hill Road Southeast 1.1 mi 2m
Jacksontown Road Southeast 0.9 mi 1m
East Mill Street 0.5 mi 1m
Harbor View Drive Southeast 0.4 mi 1m
Fountain Street 0.4 mi <1m
South Forge Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 82 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Hills, OH and Akron, OH.

1

Start on this road

118 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Columbus Avenue Southeast

390 ft · 21 sec · Columbus Avenue Southeast
3

Turn left onto Harbor View Drive Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harbor View Drive Southeast
4

Turn right onto C-596

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cristland Hill Road Southeast
5

At end of road, turn left onto SR 13

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jacksontown Road Southeast
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
7

Merge onto I 70

47 mi · 50 min · I 70
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 180B Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
9

Merge onto I 77

82 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 1A Toward Carroll Street, Buchtel Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on Fountain Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Fountain Street
13

Turn left onto SR 18

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Market Street
14

Turn left onto South Forge Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Forge Street
15

Continue on East Mill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Mill Street
16

Enter roundabout onto South Main Street

162 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
17

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
18

Turn right onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
19

Arrive at destination

West Bowery Street

Trip Plan

Given that this 133.7-mile trip takes just over two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day at your destination. You'll encounter one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 82-mile stretch on I 77, to avoid any unexpected delays. The $21 fuel cost is a helpful estimate for budgeting your travel expenses on this Ohio-to-Ohio adventure.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Harbor Hills, OH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.9 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Harbor Hills, 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 Harbor Hills, OH

This is one driving day of about 133.7 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harbor Hills, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 82 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.9 mi from Harbor Hills, OH · 1h 18m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

67 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Harbor Hills, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 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.

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 133.7
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

$20.75 one way

$41.50 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.03 $46.06
premium $4.91 $25.84 $51.68
diesel $5.61 $29.52 $59.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42
Efficient EV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35
EV Truck/SUV 53.5 0 $18.72 $8.56

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Harbor Hills, OH

Evening in Harbor Hills on Tuesday

Local time

8:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Evening in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

8:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

67 mi in

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

1 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 35m 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 Harbor Hills, OH to Akron, OH covers 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, I 70, Cristland Hill Road Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Harbor Hills, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.75 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Columbus Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.2 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harbor Hills, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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