Origin
New Franklin, OH
Night in New Franklin on Sunday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a short excursion within Ohio, the 10.8-mile journey from New Franklin to Akron is a straightforward trip. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel for this local connection. Because the entire route is navigated on local roads without any highway travel, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You can easily budget for this drive with a fuel cost of just $2, making it an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Midwest locales. Since there are no required stops, you can complete this run in one seamless stretch. It is a practical, no-fuss route that bridges the distance between New Franklin and Akron 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
5.4 miles from New Franklin, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your focus on the road rather than expecting a long, mindless cruise. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local streets, specifically South Main Street, South Broadway Street, and West Nimisila Road. With zero percent of the trip spent on highways, you should prepare for a steady, low-speed pace rather than a quick interstate sprint. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 9.5 miles along South Main Street, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to local traffic patterns as you transition between these two Ohio communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 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 0.4 miles in near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (East Thornton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
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East Thornton Street
Turn right onto East Thornton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
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South Broadway Street
Turn left onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
10.3 mi into trip
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~20m in
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22 East Exchange Street
Turn left onto 22 East Exchange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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West Bowery Street
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 9.5 mi | 19m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Nimisila Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Thornton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 22 East Exchange Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Exchange Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bowery Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 9.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Nimisila Road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
9.1 mi
·
17 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Thornton Street
452 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Thornton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto 22 East Exchange Street
381 ft
·
8 sec
·
22 East Exchange Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 261
377 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Exchange Street
Use the none lane.
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
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West Bowery Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 22-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should always account for local traffic patterns on Main and Broadway streets. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the 10.8-mile distance is easily manageable in a single go. Keep your $2 fuel budget in mind, but remember that local road driving can vary based on your vehicle's efficiency in stop-and-go conditions. My best advice for this specific route is to stay alert for the turns required when transitioning onto South Broadway Street, as the local road navigation can be more involved than driving on a straight highway. Enjoy the simplicity of this quick hop through the Midwest landscape.
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 5.4 miles from New Franklin, OH, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 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 10.8 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.4 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
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 New Franklin, 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 New Franklin, OH
This is one driving day of about 10.8 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Franklin, 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 South Main Street for about 9.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.4 mi from New Franklin, OH · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.4 miles from New Franklin, 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
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| premium | $4.79 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
9:03 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH covers 10.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, South Broadway Street, West Nimisila Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from New Franklin, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.62 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (East Thornton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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