Origin
Howland Center, OH
Night in Howland Center on Sunday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howland Center, OH to Akron, OH
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howland Center, OH
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Trip Overview
Connecting Howland Center to Akron is a straightforward 51.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Since you are traveling entirely within the Midwest, the transition between these two Ohio hubs is seamless and well-suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a very affordable excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the drive in one go. It is a highly practical route for commuters or weekend travelers looking to move between these areas efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.6 miles from Howland Center, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience as you navigate this 51.2-mile stretch, with about 64% of your time spent on high-speed roads. Your journey relies on a combination of SR 5, I-76, and the Warren Outer Belt to keep you moving toward your destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles on SR 5, which helps maintain a steady rhythm behind the wheel. The drive shifts from regional connectivity to interstate travel, blending local access with the efficiency of larger thoroughfares. It is a functional, direct transition that favors speed and reliability over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 5 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Anderson Avenue Northeast.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 51.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Anderson Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Anderson Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt
Merge onto SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
34.5 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 76
Merge onto I 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
48.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
8
49.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 5 | 17.8 mi | 23m |
| I 76 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Warren Outer Belt | 14 mi | 17m |
| East Market Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Niles Cortland Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Akron Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 5
— 17.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howland Center, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Venice Heights Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Venice Heights Drive Northeast
2
Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
333 ft
·
16 sec
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Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
424 ft
·
18 sec
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Anderson Avenue Northeast
4
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn right onto SR 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Niles Cortland Road Northeast
6
Turn right onto CR 329
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Market Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
8
Merge onto SR 82
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Warren Outer Belt
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on SR 5
14 mi
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18 min
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SR 5
10
Turn slight left onto SR 5
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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SR 5
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 76 West
12
Merge onto I 76
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 76
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 23B
Toward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga Falls
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Akron Expressway
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
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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
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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
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South Main Street
22
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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South Main Street
23
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
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West Bowery Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. With zero planned stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one steady push. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Howland Center, as your $8 budget assumes a consistent pace without excessive idling. Since you will be utilizing I-76 as a primary artery, stay alert for merging traffic as you transition from local roads to the interstate. Use the Warren Outer Belt to your advantage to bypass potential congestion and keep your travel time close to that 1-hour-and-8-minute mark.
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 25.6 miles from Howland Center, OH, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 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 51.2 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
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 Howland Center, 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 Howland Center, OH
This is one driving day of about 51.2 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Howland Center, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SR 5 for about 17.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Howland Center, OH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Howland Center, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.79 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Akron on Sunday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
21 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 8m 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 Howland Center, OH to Akron, OH covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 5, I 76, Warren Outer Belt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Howland Center, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.66 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 51.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Anderson Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (I 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Howland Center, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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