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Trip from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

57m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Poland, OH, OH

Poland, OH

Dominik Gryzbon

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 58.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Boardman Poland Road, I 680 North, Boardman Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 58.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boardman Poland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Boardman Poland Road
I 680 North
Boardman Parkway
South Shore Expressway
Wickliffe Expressway
County Road 18
Mogadore Road
Howe Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Boardman Poland Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poland, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

1

Start on West McKinley Way

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West McKinley Way
2

Continue on Boardman Poland Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Boardman Poland Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North: Youngstown

0.3 mi · 46 sec · I 680 North: Youngstown
4

Merge slight left onto Boardman Parkway

4.5 mi · 5 min · Boardman Parkway
5

Continue on South Shore Expressway

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Shore Expressway
6

Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
7

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 5 min
8

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward County Road 18, Tallmadge

0.3 mi · 41 sec · County Road 18, Tallmadge
10

Turn right onto Mogadore Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mogadore Road
11

Turn left onto Howe Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Howe Road
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Howe Road

207 ft · 4 sec · East Howe Road
13

Exit the roundabout onto East Howe Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · East Howe Road
14

Turn slight right onto Tallmadge Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tallmadge Road
15

Continue on Broad Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Broad Boulevard
16

Turn left onto 2nd Street

56 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Poland, OH · 28m into the drive

village in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton Falls, OH

29 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

Youngstown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton Falls, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Poland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cuyahoga Falls, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.13 one way

$18.25 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.13 $20.26
premium $4.91 $11.36 $22.73
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Poland, OH

Late night in Poland on Friday

Local time

2:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Late night in Cuyahoga Falls on Friday

Local time

2:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

57m 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 Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH covers 58.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boardman Poland Road, I 680 North, Boardman Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Poland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 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.
The drive from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Poland, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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