Origin
South Amherst, OH
Morning in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Amherst, OH to Akron, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Amherst, OH
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from South Amherst, OH to Akron, OH covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 57.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turn...
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
7
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Amherst, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Ohio Turnpike.
Toledo
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Ohio Turnpike
3.1 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 39.3 mi | 42m |
| Akron Expressway | 12 mi | 14m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Leavitt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Forge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodkirk Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 39.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst, OH and Akron, OH.
1
Start on Leonard Street
235 ft
·
10 sec
·
Leonard Street
2
Turn right onto SR 113
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on SR 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Telegraph Road
4
Turn left onto SR 58
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Leavitt Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 80; I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 8
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Akron Expressway
Toward Akron
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1B
Toward SR 59: Perkins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Goodkirk Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
16
Continue on Goodkirk Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goodkirk Street
17
Turn right onto North Forge Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Forge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mill Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Bowery Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bowery Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bowery Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from South Amherst, OH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from South Amherst, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.96
Ohio Turnpike
(39.3 mi)
$1.96
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Akron on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 to 17 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
50°F
Macedonia, OH
29 mi in
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
27 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 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Amherst, OH to Akron, OH covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from South Amherst, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.97 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 57.8 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Amherst, OH and Akron, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Ohio Turnpike.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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.
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