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Trip from Brewster, OH to Youngstown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

72.7 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

Downtown Brewster, OH, OH

Brewster, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This 72.7-mile drive from Brewster, OH to Youngstown, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of just $11. You'll primarily be on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast and I-76, with a portion on US-30, offering a mixed driving experience. As both locations are within the Midwest region of Ohio, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two Ohio towns without a significant time commitment or budget impact.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.4 miles from Brewster, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive that's a blend of highway speeds and local road navigation. With 56% of the journey on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster travel, particularly on I-76. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, which might involve more varied traffic and lower speed limits. This mixed profile means you'll transition between cruising and more engaged driving, making for a dynamic, rather than monotonous, experience behind the wheel. The road character shifts as you progress, keeping you aware of your surroundings.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 30.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.9 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 30

Merge onto US 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
5
16.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
44.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14

Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225 / State Route 14

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
66 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 680

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 680: Youngstown

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 Brewster, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

Downtown

16.1 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast 15.5 mi 20m
I 76 11.7 mi 12m
US 30 11.3 mi 13m
Union Avenue Northeast 6.2 mi 8m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
SR 225 5.4 mi 7m
I 80 4 mi 4m
Manchester Avenue Southwest 2.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Atlantic Boulevard Northeast — 15.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue South
2

Continue on SR 93

2.7 mi · 4 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest
3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 93; SR 241

0.7 mi · 1 min · Millersburg Road Southwest
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
5

Merge onto US 30

11 mi · 13 min · US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
7

Keep slight left at fork

218 ft · 5 sec
8

Turn right onto SR 43

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast
9

Continue on SR 43

1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
10

Turn right onto SR 43

0.7 mi · 1 min · Market Avenue North
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
12

Continue on US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
14

Continue on US 62

15 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
15

At end of road, turn left onto SR 225

6.2 mi · 8 min · Union Avenue Northeast
16

Turn right onto US 224; SR 225

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 224; SR 225
17

Enter roundabout onto SR 14; SR 225

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Route 14
18

Continue on SR 14; SR 225

486 ft · 11 sec · State Route 14
19

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 225

5.4 mi · 7 min · SR 225
20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
21

Merge onto I 76

12 mi · 12 min · I 76
22

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80
23

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
25

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
26

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
27

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour and 37-minute duration, this trip is best tackled when you're ready to go, allowing for maximum flexibility. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the peak rush hour on I-76. With no designated stops, you can easily pull over if you need a break or want to grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $11 estimated cost is based on the entire 72.7 miles, and it's always wise to fuel up before you leave, especially since the longest stretch is 15.5 miles on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, which might have fewer services.

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 36.4 miles from Brewster, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 50m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brewster, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brewster, OH

This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Brewster, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast for about 15.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Brewster, OH · 50m into the drive

city in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.S. state of Ohio

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alliance, OH

36 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

Canton, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Alliance, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Brewster, 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

$11.28 one way

$22.57 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $12.52 $25.04
premium $4.91 $14.05 $28.10
diesel $5.61 $16.05 $32.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Brewster, OH

Late night in Brewster on Thursday

Local time

12:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Late night in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

12:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

35 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 37m 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 Brewster, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, I 76, US 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Brewster, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.28 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 72.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.9 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Brewster, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

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