Origin
Brecksville, OH
Late night in Brecksville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brecksville, OH to Youngstown, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brecksville, OH
Bernd Dittrich
Trip Overview
This 61.4-mile journey from Brecksville, OH to Youngstown, OH is a straightforward trip, easily completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to split the drive or plan an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient connection between these two Midwest locations. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $10, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. With no designated stops, the flexibility is all yours to decide when and where you might need a break.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 44.8 mi | 48m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Brecksville Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brecksville, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 21
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Brecksville Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
3
Continue on this road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
4
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
12
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
14
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Brecksville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
6
49.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.53 one way
$19.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Ohio Turnpike
(44.8 mi)
$2.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Youngstown, OH
Late night in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 8 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
64°F
Windham, OH
31 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
7 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 12m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 92% of the route utilizing major roads like the Ohio Turnpike, I-680, and I-80. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 44.8 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, which sets the pace for much of the journey. Expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience for the majority of the trip, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing directness and speed as you make your way across Ohio.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brecksville, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
Cr 18: Youngstown
49.9 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 80
About the Cities
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
Full guide →Youngstown is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Northeast Ohio and is the county seat of Mahoning County. For Youngstown, it was all about coal and steel, until deindustrialization occurred in the second half of the 20th century.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.24 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Youngstown, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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