The drive from Malaga, OH to Akron, OH covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Street, SR 800, Hendrysburg Freeport Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on Water Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.71 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
53.9 miles from Malaga, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 107.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 54.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.4 miles in near US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 22m 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: at 28.4 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.1 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): 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
28.4 mi into trip|~42m in|US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
51.1 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
6
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
106.2 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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
107.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Malaga, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
New Philadelphia
51.1 mi in|~1h 15m|via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Water Street
54.8 mi
1h 2m
SR 800
12.5 mi
18m
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.1 mi
13m
Tippecanoe Road
8.5 mi
12m
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.3 mi
7m
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi
6m
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi
4m
Freeport Road
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malaga, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on SR 800
11 mi·17 min·SR 800
2
Turn straight onto SR 800
1.0 mi·1 min·Bond Avenue
3
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi·6 min·Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4
Continue on SR 800
360 ft·8 sec·Hendrysburg Freeport Road
5
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi·13 min·Hendrysburg Freeport Road
6
Continue on SR 800
2.5 mi·3 min·Freeport Road
7
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800
500 ft·6 sec·Cadiz Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi·36 sec·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
9
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi·4 min·Smyrna Road
10
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi·49 sec·Philadelphia Street
11
Turn right onto SR 800
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto SR 800
0.2 mi·21 sec·Cemetery Hill Road
13
Continue on SR 800
5.3 mi·7 min·Freeport Tippecanoe Road
14
Continue on SR 800
0.2 mi·21 sec·Davis Street
15
Continue on SR 800
8.5 mi·12 min·Tippecanoe Road
16
Continue on SR 800
2.1 mi·3 min·Johnson Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto SR 800
0.1 mi·11 sec·Taylor Avenue
18
Turn right onto SR 800
0.3 mi·25 sec·Jewett Avenue
19
Continue on SR 800
495 ft·12 sec·Center Street
20
Turn right onto SR 800
0.6 mi·59 sec·Stillwater Avenue
21
Turn left onto SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 800
22
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
23
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
55 mi·1 hr 2 min·Water Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward Carroll Street, Buchtel AvenueUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Fountain Street
27
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Market Street
28
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South Forge Street
29
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
30
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
31
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
32
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
33
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 53.9 miles from Malaga, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 19m 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 58m
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 Malaga, 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 Malaga, OH
This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Malaga, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Water Street for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Malaga, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Malaga, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 117.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.71 one way
$33.43 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$18.55
$37.10
premium
$4.91
$20.81
$41.63
diesel
$5.61
$23.78
$47.56
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: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.42
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.08
$6.89
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Malaga, OH
Morning
in Malaga on Friday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning
in Akron on Friday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
54 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
13 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 22m 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 Malaga, OH to Akron, OH covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, SR 800, Hendrysburg Freeport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Malaga, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.71 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 22m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.4 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.1 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (US 250; SR 800 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Malaga, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Philadelphia along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than 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.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
