Origin
Youngstown, OH
Evening in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Beaver, OH
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
250.3 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
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6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spanning 250.3 miles across Ohio, this trip from Youngstown to Beaver takes approximately 5 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like East Federal Street, West Federal Street, and Spring Common Avenue, you should plan for a full day of driving. Budgeting about $37 for fuel will cover your transit through this Midwest corridor. While it is certainly feasible to finish the journey in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the drive makes it a focused experience rather than a relaxing cruise. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer navigating local thoroughfares over high-speed interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.2 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly technical experience behind the wheel, as this route features zero highway miles and a significant number of turns. Unlike a standard interstate grind, this journey keeps you on local streets where the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Federal Street. You will spend the entire 5-hour duration navigating local infrastructure, which requires constant attention to changing road signs and intersections. The drive’s personality is defined by its local, ground-level perspective of the region. Be prepared for a consistent, hands-on driving experience that demands your focus from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Federal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Beaver, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Common Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mahoning Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edwards Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Shore Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wickliffe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Federal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Beaver, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
125 ft
·
10 sec
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Central Square
2
Turn left onto East Federal Street
131 ft
·
6 sec
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East Federal Street
3
Continue on West Federal Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Federal Street
4
Turn left onto Spring Common Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Spring Common Avenue
5
Continue on Mahoning Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mahoning Avenue
6
Turn left onto Edwards Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edwards Street
7
Turn right onto Marshall Street
459 ft
·
13 sec
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Marshall Street
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Shore Expressway
10
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Wickliffe Expressway
11
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
12
Continue straight
39 mi
·
44 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
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Kenmore Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 71 South: Columbus
15
Merge slight left
102 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
16
Keep slight right
5.1 mi
·
5 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 East
20
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 23 South: Circleville
23
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
24
Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
25
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
37 mi
·
47 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
26
Keep slight right
15 mi
·
20 min
27
Turn left onto North Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Market Street
28
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Street
29
Turn left onto Bridge Street
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Bridge Street
30
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
31
Turn left
2.0 mi
·
3 min
32
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
33
Turn left
85 ft
·
2 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since you are relying on local roads for the entire 250.3-mile distance, timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic is essential for maintaining your 5-hour pace. Plan to include at least one stop to stretch your legs and manage the fatigue that comes with a turn-heavy route. Keep your $37 fuel budget handy, as frequent stopping and starting on local streets can impact your overall consumption. Because the route is composed of local roads, you have the flexibility to adjust your path if you encounter unexpected local congestion. Prioritize regular breaks, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be actively maneuvering the vehicle for the duration of the trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.2 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 250.3 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.2 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaver, OH
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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
$37.44 one way
$74.87 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $41.80 | $83.60 |
| premium | $4.79 | $47.20 | $94.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.61 | $111.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Beaver, OH
Evening in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
125 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
7 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Beaver, OH covers 250.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Federal Street, West Federal Street, Spring Common Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.2 miles from Youngstown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Beaver, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Beaver, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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