Origin
Youngstown, OH
Morning in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, OH
Andressa Chagas
Trip Overview
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Square, Market Street, West Woodland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 72.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Square 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| West Woodland Avenue | — | — |
| South Shore Expressway | — | — |
| Wickliffe Expressway | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| West Sprague Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Berea, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
125 ft
·
10 sec
·
Central Square
2
Continue on Central Square
341 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Square
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
230 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Woodland Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge slight right
4.1 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West, I 76 East
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Cleveland
11
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
28 mi
·
30 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
13
Turn sharp right
246 ft
·
23 sec
14
Turn left
194 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn left
374 ft
·
30 sec
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sprague Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Sprague Road
17
Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
18
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bridge Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Youngstown, OH · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berea, OH
The final approach into Berea, 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
$11.30 one way
$22.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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
Berea, OH
Morning in Berea on Saturday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Windham, OH
36 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
17 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 25m 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 Berea, OH covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Square, Market Street, West Woodland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 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 $11.30 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.
The drive from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Youngstown, OH to Berea, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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