Brooklyn to Akron by train: 638 km

By rail the journey is about 8 h 38 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 779 km (484 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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	Brooklyn	Akron
Country	United States	United States
Population	2.7 million	197,542
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)	295 m (968 ft)
Time now	UTC-4 (America/New_York)	UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on record	Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Avenue, Greenpoint station	Akron, Akron Northside station, Akron Union Station
Postal codes	11201–11256	44301–44398

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Common questions

How far is Akron from Brooklyn?

638 km (397 mi) in a straight line, west of Brooklyn; by road roughly 779 km (484 mi).

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Akron by train?

About 8 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Akron?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.