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Trip from Youngstown, OH to Mechanicsburg, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

141.6 mi

228 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

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Downtown Mechanicsburg, OH, OH

Mechanicsburg, OH

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Mechanicsburg, OH covers 141.6 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 7, Dean Martin Boulevard, SR 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.8 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 7 37.9 mi 53m
Dean Martin Boulevard 34.7 mi 45m
SR 11 32 mi 34m
State Route 78 14.7 mi 21m
Hilight 8.1 mi 13m
Canfield Road 3.9 mi 6m
Market Street 2 mi 3m
Mechanicsburg Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: SR 7 — 37.9 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.0 mi · 3 min · Market Street
4

Turn right onto US 62

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Indianola Avenue
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 62

392 ft · 9 sec · Glenwood Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 62

3.9 mi · 6 min · Canfield Road
7

Continue on US 62

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Raccoon Road
8

Turn right onto US 224

504 ft · 6 sec · Boardman Canfield Road
9

Continue on US 224

0.1 mi · 9 sec · East Main Street
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward SR 11: East Liverpool
11

Merge onto SR 11

32 mi · 34 min · SR 11
12

Take the exit onto SR 7

22 mi · 30 min · SR 7
13

Take the exit onto SR 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 7
14

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
15

Take the exit

364 ft · 12 sec
16

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
17

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 6 sec · Slack Street
18

Turn right onto South Court Street

235 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street
19

Turn right onto SR 7

34 mi · 43 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
20

Turn straight onto SR 7

15 mi · 22 min · SR 7
21

Turn right onto SR 78

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
22

Continue on SR 78

15 mi · 21 min · State Route 78
23

Continue on SR 78

1.4 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
24

Turn left onto SR 26; SR 800

0.6 mi · 57 sec · South Main Street
25

Continue on SR 26; SR 800

8.1 mi · 13 min · Hilight
26

Turn right onto CR 47

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Coal Run Road
27

Continue on CR 47

1.4 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsburg Road
28

Arrive at destination

CR 47

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 70.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 31 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.8 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mechanicsburg, 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 141.6 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 SR 7 for about 37.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Weirton Heights, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weirton Heights, WV

71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weirton Heights, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.8 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Youngstown, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Canfield, Ohio

1.8 mi

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Youngstown, Ohio

1.9 mi

Golden Dawn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307460393

Visit website

Thano's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.1

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13307020300

Visit website

Imperial Garden Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13307293833

Visit website

Giangelo's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.1

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13307264442

Visit website

AngeNettas Cafe Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.1

Canfield, Ohio

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13305336090

Visit website

Knafa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12347192414

Visit website

Scarsella's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13307880806

Visit website

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 91

Wheeling, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

PowerCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

PowerCharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

+18332172197

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 10.1

Boardman, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 101.1

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 62 / Glenwood Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Glenwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road

Turn right onto US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward SR 11: East Liverpool

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SR 11: East Liverpool
5
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7 / Dean Martin Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 244A
5
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | South Court Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.98 one way

$43.95 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.39 $48.78
premium $4.91 $27.37 $54.73
diesel $5.61 $31.26 $62.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.5 0 $14.87 $6.80
Efficient EV 35.4 0 $12.39 $5.66
EV Truck/SUV 56.6 0 $19.82 $9.06

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Youngstown on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 15 mph 80% chance Live forecast

Destination

Mechanicsburg, OH

Afternoon in Mechanicsburg on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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

3h 15m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

141.6 mi in 3h 15m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: SR 7.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on SR 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 62 / Glenwood Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 3 miles (US 62 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 141.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on SR 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 62 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 224 / Boardman Canfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Mechanicsburg, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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