Trip from Youngstown, OH to Vernon, OH

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

270.4 mi

435 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Vernon, OH covers 270.4 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, SR 7, US 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.4 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.44 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

135.2 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 270.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.4 miles on I 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 270.4 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 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

7
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

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 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road N...
6
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | SR 43 / Market Avenue North

Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

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 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
7
56.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 South: Marietta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 77 South: Marietta
6
80 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Youngstown, OH and Vernon, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Pomeroy.

30Th Street Northeast

52.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Martindale Road Northeast

52.9 mi in | ~1h 9m

Akron

56.5 mi in | ~1h 15m

Pomeroy

182.3 mi in | ~3h 32m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 114.4 mi 2h 2m
SR 7 36.9 mi 43m
US 35 16 mi 17m
Front Street 15.3 mi 24m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast 15.1 mi 19m
SR 225 11.7 mi 16m
I 76 11 mi 11m
Corridor D 10.2 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 11 min · I 76
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward SR 225: Alliance
11

Turn left onto SR 225

5.6 mi · 8 min · SR 225
12

Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225

208 ft · 4 sec · US 224; SR 225
13

Continue on US 224; SR 225

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 224; SR 225
14

Turn left onto SR 225

6.1 mi · 8 min · SR 225
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
16

Continue on US 62T

14 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
18

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on CR 208

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 30th Street Northeast
21

Turn left onto SR 43

1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
Use the left lane.
22

Turn slight left onto SR 43

1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
23

Continue on SR 43

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
24

Turn slight left onto SR 43

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
25

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 30 West: Massillon
26

Merge onto US 30

261 ft · 3 sec · US 30
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron Use the slight right lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 77 South: Marietta Use the slight left lane.
29

Merge onto I 77

23 mi · 24 min · I 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
32

Turn right onto US 50

10 mi · 11 min · Corridor D
33

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50
Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
34

Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

26 mi · 30 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
35

Take the exit

9.6 mi · 11 min
36

Continue on SR 7

10 mi · 12 min · SR 7
37

Turn right onto SR 735

1.4 mi · 1 min · SR 735
38

Merge onto US 35

16 mi · 17 min · US 35
39

Turn left onto SR 279

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 279
40

Turn left onto SR 279

0.5 mi · 49 sec · SR 279
41

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 279

7.0 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
42

Turn right onto SR 279

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Madison Street
43

At end of road, turn left onto SR 93; SR 279

15 mi · 24 min · Front Street
44

Arrive at destination

SR 93

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 135.2 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.4 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.2 miles or 2h 41m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernon, 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 270.4 miles and 5h 27m.

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 77 for about 114.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.2 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 41m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

135 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.2 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 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.

Arriving in Vernon, OH

The final approach into Vernon, 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 Vernon, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.44 one way

$80.89 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $45.16 $90.32
premium $4.79 $50.99 $101.99
diesel $5.64 $60.07 $120.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

New Philadelphia, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Maverick's Bistro - Tesla Supercharger

Girard, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo - Tesla Supercharger

North Canton, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Cambridge, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cambridge, OH Rechargery Relay - Southgate Rd

Cambridge, OH

IONNA

8 DCFC

Belden Park Crossings

North Canton, OH

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 281

Girard, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 4 FCN: 3 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.1 1 $28.39 $12.98
Efficient EV 67.6 0 $23.66 $10.82
EV Truck/SUV 108.2 1 $37.86 $17.31

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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 4 minutes ago

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Monday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:50AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Vernon, OH

Morning in Vernon on Monday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

135 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

14 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

5h 27m 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 Vernon, OH covers 270.4 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, US 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.2 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 $40.44 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 demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 270.4 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 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Youngstown, OH and Vernon, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast, Akron and Pomeroy.

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