The drive from New Lyme, OH to Akron, OH covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 76, State Route 11, I 80 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 76.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.93 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
41.7 miles from New Lyme, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 83.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and State Route 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on I 76.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and State Route 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 46.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 46): Navigation decision point; at 35.7 miles (SR 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 46
Turn left onto SR 46
Navigation decision point
7
35.7 mi into trip|~40m in|SR 11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 11 toward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46B
Toward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
7
81 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
83.2 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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 New Lyme, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
35.7 mi in|~40m|via SR 11
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 76
36 mi
39m
State Route 11
31.9 mi
34m
I 80
5 mi
5m
SR 11
4.3 mi
4m
US 6
3.4 mi
5m
East Mill Street
0.5 mi
1m
Fountain Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Akron Expressway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 36 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lyme, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on this road
68 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto SR 46
98 ft·4 sec·SR 46
3
Turn right onto US 6
3.4 mi·5 min·US 6
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward SR 11 South
5
Merge onto SR 11
32 mi·34 min·State Route 11
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 11
4.3 mi·4 min·SR 11
Exit 46BToward I 80 West, SR 11: Girard, Cleveland
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.0 mi·5 min·I 80
8
Continue on I 76
36 mi·39 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 23BToward SR 8 North: Cuyahoga FallsUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 8
0.4 mi·30 sec·Akron Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 1AToward Carroll Street, Buchtel AvenueUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Fountain Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Fountain Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Fountain Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Fountain Street
14
Turn left onto SR 18
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Market Street
15
Turn left onto South Forge Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South Forge Street
16
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Mill Street
17
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft·1 sec·West Bowery Street
20
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 41.7 miles from New Lyme, OH, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 47m 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 20m
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 Lyme, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Lyme, OH
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from New Lyme, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from New Lyme, OH
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from New Lyme, 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.
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 83.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.93 one way
$25.86 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$14.35
$28.70
premium
$4.91
$16.10
$32.20
diesel
$5.61
$18.39
$36.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.29
$3.33
EV Truck/SUV
33.3
0
$11.66
$5.33
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
New Lyme, OH
Morning
in New Lyme on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Akron, OH
Morning
in Akron on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
18 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 36m 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 Lyme, OH to Akron, OH covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, State Route 11, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from New Lyme, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 46): Navigation decision point; at 35.7 miles (SR 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Lyme, OH to Akron, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
