Trip from Cambridge, OH to Youngstown, OH

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

128.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 9th Street, Steubenville Avenue, Highland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

64.2 miles from Cambridge, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 128.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North 9th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 9th Street	0 mi	0m
Steubenville Avenue	0 mi	0m
Highland Avenue	0 mi	0m
Cadiz Road	0 mi	0m
SR 43 North	0 mi	0m
Cherry Avenue Southeast	0 mi	0m
Cherry Avenue Northeast	0 mi	0m
Market Avenue North	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North 9th Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Foster Avenue

2

Turn right onto North 9th Street

3

Turn left onto Steubenville Avenue

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

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Continue on Cadiz Road

6

Take the exit left

7

Merge slight left

8

Take the exit slight right

9

Merge slight left

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

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Keep slight left

12

Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

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Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast

14

Turn right onto Market Avenue North

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Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance

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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast

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Turn right

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

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Keep slight right

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Take the ramp right

25

Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

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Take the exit slight right

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Turn sharp left onto Market Street

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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 64.2 miles from Cambridge, OH.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Cambridge, 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.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cambridge, OH

This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cambridge, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

64 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.2 mi from Cambridge, OH

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Cambridge, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.71	$18.71	$37.43
midgrade	$4.24	$21.43	$42.85
premium	$4.79	$24.20	$48.39
diesel	$4.30	$21.74	$43.48

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cambridge, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 9th Street, Steubenville Avenue, Highland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.2 miles from Cambridge, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.71 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.