Trip from Berea, OH to Youngstown, OH

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

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

73.7 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berea, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 680, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 73.7 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.2 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 16 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 56.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near East Bagley Road.

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 73.7 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: at 1 miles (East Bagley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

5

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | East Bagley Road

Turn right onto East Bagley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

8

4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

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 233 Toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

7

4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Youngstown

7

61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 80

Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 218 Toward I 80 East

6

62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Berea, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Cr 18: Youngstown.

Toledo

4.2 mi in | ~7m

Ohio Turnpike

4.2 mi in | ~7m

Cr 18: Youngstown

62.2 mi in | ~1h 11m | via I 80

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	56.2 mi	1h
I 680	5.9 mi	8m
I 80	5.6 mi	7m
I 71	1.8 mi	2m
East Bagley Road	1.1 mi	2m
Market Street	0.6 mi	<1m
West Bridge Street	0.5 mi	1m
Eastland Road	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 56.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berea, OH and Youngstown, OH.

1

Start on West Bridge Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Bridge Street

2

At end of road, turn left onto Eastland Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Eastland Road

3

Turn right onto East Bagley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bagley Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 South: Columbus

5

Merge onto I 71

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 71

6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 233 Toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 East: Youngstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Merge onto I 80

56 mi · 1 hr · Ohio Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 80

Exit 218 Toward I 80 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80

Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 80

Toward I 80 East: Youngstown

12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680

Toward I 680: Youngstown

13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

14

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street

15

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square

16

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.8 mi from Berea, OH · 43m into the drive

city in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Streetsboro, OH

37 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

Macedonia, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Streetsboro, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Berea, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Youngstown, OH

The final approach into Youngstown, 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

$11.44 one way

$22.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$12.69	$25.39
premium	$4.91	$14.24	$28.49
diesel	$5.61	$16.27	$32.54

Estimated Tolls: $2.81

Ohio Turnpike (56.2 mi) $2.81

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$3

Total

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.1	$7.74	$3.54
Efficient EV	18.4	$6.45	$2.95
EV Truck/SUV	29.5	$10.32	$4.72

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Berea, OH

Late night in Berea on Friday

Local time

2:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Friday

Local time

2:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

17 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 27m 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 Berea, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 680, 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 36.8 miles from Berea, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.44 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.