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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Summerside, OH

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

5h 15m

Distance

278.4 mi

448 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 2m ★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m

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

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Downtown Summerside, OH, OH

Summerside, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Summerside, OH covers 278.4 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 191.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

139.2 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 15m highway drive covering 278.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 191.5 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 191.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 278.4 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
50.6 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
7
263.2 mi into trip | ~4h 56m in

Take the exit toward I 275 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward I 275 East
8
277.5 mi into trip | ~5h 12m in

Take the exit toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 63A; 63B Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown...
10
277.6 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 63A Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 191.5 mi 3h 29m
I 76 39.2 mi 44m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
Circle Freeway 13.9 mi 16m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
South Shore Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Market Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 191.5 mi, about 3h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Summerside, 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

39 mi · 44 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 17A Toward I 275 East Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 275

14 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 63A; 63B Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 63A Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
18

Turn right onto SR 32

0.4 mi · 33 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Newtown Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto Old State Route 74

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old State Route 74
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto Summerside Road

73 ft · 9 sec · Summerside Road
21

Turn left

161 ft · 11 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 139.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.2 miles or 2h 40m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerside, 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 278.4 miles and 5h 15m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 191.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139.2 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 40m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

139 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191.5 miles.

Arriving in Summerside, OH

The final approach into Summerside, 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 Summerside, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 230.4
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 48
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 230.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.21 one way

$86.41 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $47.95 $95.91
premium $4.91 $53.81 $107.61
diesel $5.61 $61.47 $122.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.5 1 $29.23 $13.36
Efficient EV 69.6 0 $24.36 $11.14
EV Truck/SUV 111.4 1 $38.98 $17.82

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Evening in Youngstown on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerside, OH

Evening in Summerside on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Mansfield, OH

139 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

20 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 15m 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 Summerside, OH covers 278.4 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.2 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 $43.21 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 278.4 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Summerside, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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