Origin
Cortland, OH
Morning in Cortland on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cortland, 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
26m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cortland, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This short 19.3-mile drive from Cortland to Youngstown, Ohio, is easily manageable in just 26 minutes, making it perfect as a day trip. The route primarily utilizes SR 11, with portions on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and Wilson Sharpsville Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this trip is budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you'll have plenty of flexibility to plan your own break points. This brief journey stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 11 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wilson Sharpsville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Rayen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Niles Cortland Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gypsy Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 11
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cortland, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on SR 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North High Street
2
Turn left onto SR 5; SR 46
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mecca Street
3
Continue on SR 46
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Niles Cortland Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto SR 305
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilson Sharpsville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward SR 11 North
6
Merge onto SR 11
11 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 11
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
9
Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gypsy Lane
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
11
Continue on SR 289
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rayen Avenue
12
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wick Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Square
14
Continue on Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
15
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road
Turn left onto SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward SR 11 North
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 11 North
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Wick Avenue
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$5.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:36 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
18 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
26m 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?
The drive is characterized as a mixed experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on SR 11, which will likely feel like a more traditional highway drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 11.2 miles, also on SR 11. As you transition onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and Wilson Sharpsville Road, expect the road's character to change, potentially offering a more local or urban feel as you approach Youngstown.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on SR 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.6 miles (SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 26m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on SR 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.6 miles (SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (SR 711 / Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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