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Trip from Geneva, OH to Youngstown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

66.1 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Geneva, OH

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Trip Overview

Geneva, OH to Youngstown, OH is 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m via State Route 11 and I-90, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, it's a practical choice for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll find it's a functional route that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 87% of the route utilizing major roads like State Route 11 and I-90. Expect a consistent, high-speed experience for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.8 miles on State Route 11, offering a prolonged period of efficient travel. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing directness over varied scenery.

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.
State Route 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 11 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
12.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula

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

Exit 228 Toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula
6
13 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 11 South: Youngstown, Jefferson

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

Toward SR 11 South: Youngstown, Jefferson
4
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
66 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | Central Square

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Geneva, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ashtabula and Jefferson.

Ashtabula

12.8 mi in | ~16m

Jefferson

13 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 11 47.8 mi 51m
I 90 9.9 mi 10m
South Broadway 2.5 mi 5m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway 1 mi 1m
West Rayen Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Gypsy Lane 0.4 mi <1m
Wick Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 11 — 47.8 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 20

22 ft · 0 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto SR 534

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
4

Merge onto I 90

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 90
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 228 Toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 46 sec
Toward SR 11 South: Youngstown, Jefferson
7

Merge onto SR 11

48 mi · 51 min · State Route 11
8

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711

1.0 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
10

Turn right onto Gypsy Lane

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 422

2.0 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
12

Continue on SR 289

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
13

Turn right onto Wick Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Wick Avenue
14

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

476 ft · 17 sec · Central Square
15

Continue on 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 33 mi from Geneva, OH · 39m into the drive

Downtown New Lyme, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Lyme, OH

33 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

Ashtabula, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Lyme, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Geneva, 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

$10.26 one way

$20.52 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $11.39 $22.77
premium $4.91 $12.77 $25.55
diesel $5.61 $14.59 $29.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Geneva, OH

Morning in Geneva on Friday

Local time

10:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Friday

Local time

10:56 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

19 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 17m 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 Geneva, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 11, I 90, South Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33 miles from Geneva, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.26 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 66.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Geneva, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ashtabula and Jefferson.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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