Trip from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH

Drive Time

21m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Downtown Akron, OH, OH

Photo: Wolrider YURTSEVEN

Trip Overview

The drive from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH covers 14.3 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, East Thornton Street, South Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

7.1 miles from New Franklin, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 14.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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 one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Thornton Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Broadway Street Unavailable Refreshing
22 East Exchange Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Exchange Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Bowery Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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
3

Turn right onto East Thornton Street

453 ft · 15 sec · East Thornton Street
4

Turn left onto South Broadway Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Street
5

Turn left onto 22 East Exchange Street

381 ft · 8 sec · 22 East Exchange Street
6

Continue on East Exchange Street

377 ft · 10 sec · East Exchange Street
7

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Turn left onto West Bowery Street

72 ft · 2 sec · West Bowery Street
9

Arrive at your destination

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 7.1 miles from New Franklin, OH, or about 10m into the drive.

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 14.3 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.1 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 14.3 miles and 21m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.1 mi from New Franklin, OH · 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

7 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.1 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

$2.09 one way

$4.17 round trip

$3.71/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $2.39 $4.78
premium $4.79 $2.70 $5.39
diesel $4.30 $2.42 $4.85

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: 5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

New Franklin, OH

Morning in New Franklin on Saturday

Local time

9:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Akron, OH

Morning in Akron on Saturday

Local time

9:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Farrell, PA

7 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Franklin, OH to Akron, OH covers 14.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East Thornton Street, South Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.09 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.

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