Origin
Brooklyn, OH
Night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, OH to Youngstown, OH
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
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.
Brooklyn, OH
Miguel Rivera
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brooklyn to Youngstown, you are looking at a straightforward 73.7-mile journey across the Midwest. Covering the distance takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-480 East, the Outerbelt South Freeway, and the Outerbelt East Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the drive is so short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go.
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
36.1 miles from Brooklyn, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Unlike long-haul highway routes, this journey features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local road infrastructure for the entirety of the 73.7 miles. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on I-480 East, you should remain alert and prepared for frequent transitions. The road's personality is defined by its technical, localized feel, requiring your full attention as you move through the region. It is a practical, functional transit that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed open road driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 30.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 72.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn left toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
12.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
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I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
16 mi into trip
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~21m in
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I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
7
59.9 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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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
Towns Along This Route
Between Brooklyn, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
28.3 mi in
|
~36m
Toledo
28.3 mi in
|
~36m
Cr 18: Youngstown
60.8 mi in
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~1h 12m
|
via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 30.8 mi | 32m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Ridge Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 30.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on CR 10
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 480
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
32 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
18
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
20
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 15-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to time your departure based on local traffic patterns. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the distance is short enough to handle in one session. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as local pricing can fluctuate near the urban centers. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize checking your navigation app before pulling out of Brooklyn to ensure you are ready for the specific sequence of local roads. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to reach Youngstown efficiently without the need for complex trip pacing.
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 36.1 miles from Brooklyn, OH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 72.3 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 45m 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 13m
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 Brooklyn, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, OH
This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 30.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Brooklyn, OH · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Brooklyn, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Youngstown, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.81 one way
$21.63 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $12.07 | $24.15 |
| premium | $4.79 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.54
Ohio Turnpike
(30.8 mi)
$1.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Youngstown, OH
Night in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
36 mi in
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
3 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 28m 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 Brooklyn, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Outerbelt East Freeway, Outerbelt South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Brooklyn, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.81 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 72.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brooklyn, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.
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