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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Manchester, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

58.9 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Manchester, OH, OH

Manchester, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Manchester, OH covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 76, Manchester Road, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on I 76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 58.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 76 and Manchester Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on I 76.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Manchester Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48 miles in near I 77.

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 58.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 48 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
48 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 77

Merge onto I 77

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.9 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 122B Toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton
8
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward SR 93: Manchester Road, Waterloo Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward SR 93: Manchester Road, Waterloo Road
6
52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | SR 93 / Manchester Road

Turn left onto SR 93 / Manchester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | West Nimisila Road

Turn right onto West Nimisila Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 76 36 mi 39m
Manchester Road 6.5 mi 11m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
I 77 1.9 mi 2m
I 277 1.8 mi 2m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Market Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 76 — 36 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Central Square

123 ft · 9 sec · Central Square
2

Continue on Central Square

340 ft · 14 sec · Central Square
3

Turn straight onto Market Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Market Street
4

Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

230 ft · 4 sec · West Woodland Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
6

Merge onto I 680

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
7

Continue on I 680

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
8

Merge onto I 80

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 80
9

Continue on I 76

36 mi · 39 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
11

Merge onto I 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 122B Toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 277; US 224

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 277; US 224
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 2 Toward SR 93: Manchester Road, Waterloo Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto SR 93

6.5 mi · 11 min · Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto West Nimisila Road

72 ft · 1 sec · West Nimisila Road
17

Arrive at destination

West Nimisila Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.5 mi from Youngstown, OH · 35m into the drive

township of Ohio

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brimfield, OH

29 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

Austintown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brimfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Manchester, OH

The final approach into Manchester, 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

$9.14 one way

$18.28 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.15 $20.29
premium $4.91 $11.38 $22.77
diesel $5.61 $13.00 $26.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.18 $2.83
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Night in Youngstown on Thursday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 15 mph 80% chance Live forecast

Destination

Manchester, OH

Night in Manchester on Thursday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brimfield, OH

29 mi in

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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Manchester, OH covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 76, Manchester Road, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.14 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 58.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 48 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Manchester, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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