Origin
Youngstown, OH
Night in Youngstown on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Orange, OH
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, OH
Jill Burrow
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Midwest, the 61.5-mile journey from Youngstown to Orange is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the logistics are simple and affordable for most travelers. Because the route is entirely contained within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an efficient, highway-focused connection that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
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
30.8 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 96% of this trip is comprised of highway driving. You will primarily navigate the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and the Outerbelt East Freeway to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time will be spent on the Ohio Turnpike, which features a 31.1-mile uninterrupted stretch. This is a classic interstate grind designed for steady speeds rather than technical maneuvering. You will find that the road maintains a predictable, fast-paced personality from the moment you leave Youngstown until you pull into Orange.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 31.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near I 80.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 61.5 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 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
9
42.9 mi into trip
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~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
7
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
59.7 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exit...
7
60.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Harvard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Harvard Road
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Youngstown, OH to Orange, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
42.9 mi in
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~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 31.1 mi | 33m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 31.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Orange, 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
Use the none lane.
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
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
9
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
11
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 North Local, US 422 West: All Exits
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Harvard Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto Harvard Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 28
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brainard Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
CR 28
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 1-hour and 13-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 61.5-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops, though it is always wise to check traffic conditions on the Ohio Turnpike before heading out. Given the lack of required stops, plan to fuel up before you leave Youngstown to keep your $9 estimated cost accurate and avoid searching for gas once you reach the highway. Use the direct nature of the route to your advantage, keeping a steady pace on the interstate to ensure you reach Orange in a single, seamless effort.
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 30.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 61.5 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 37m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orange, 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 61.5 miles and 1h 13m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Youngstown, OH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange, OH
The final approach into Orange, 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 Orange, 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
$9.20 one way
$18.40 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| premium | $4.79 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)
$1.55
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
$9
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Orange, OH
Night in Orange on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
31 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
21 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 13m 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 Youngstown, OH to Orange, OH covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, Outerbelt East 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 30.8 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 $9.20 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 16 significant decision points across 61.5 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 10.9 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Youngstown, OH to Orange, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
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