Origin
Brooklyn, OH
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, 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 28m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brooklyn to Youngstown, you are looking at a straightforward 73.7-mile journey across the Midwest. Covering the distance takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-480 East, the Outerbelt South Freeway, and the Outerbelt East Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the drive is so short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 30.8 mi | 32m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Ridge Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 30.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on CR 10
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 480
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
32 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
18
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
20
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 36.1 miles from Brooklyn, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
7
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.54
Ohio Turnpike
(30.8 mi)
$1.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Unlike long-haul highway routes, this journey features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local road infrastructure for the entirety of the 73.7 miles. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on I-480 East, you should remain alert and prepared for frequent transitions. The road's personality is defined by its technical, localized feel, requiring your full attention as you move through the region. It is a practical, functional transit that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed open road driving.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Brooklyn, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.
Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown
28.3 mi in
|
~36m
Toledo
28.3 mi in
|
~36m
Cr 18: Youngstown
60.8 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via I 80
About the Cities
Starting in Brooklyn, OH
Full guide →Founded 1818
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 28m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.54 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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