Origin
Howland Center, OH
Morning in Howland Center on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howland Center, 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
21m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howland Center, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Howland Center and Youngstown, Ohio, is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 16.4 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in about 21 minutes, making it an ideal excursion for a single day. Because the distance is so short, you certainly won't need to plan for an overnight stay. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should easily cover your transit costs between these two Midwestern locations. This route is perfectly suited for drivers looking for a simple, efficient connection rather than a long-distance road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 11 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Warren Outer Belt | 1 mi | 1m |
| Niles Cortland Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Rayen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Niles Cortland Road Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gypsy Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 11
— 5.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howland Center, OH and Youngstown, OH.
1
Start on Venice Heights Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Venice Heights Drive Northeast
2
Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Anderson Avenue Northeast
4
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
11 sec
5
Turn right onto SR 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Niles Cortland Road Northeast
6
Continue on SR 46
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Niles Cortland Road Southeast
7
Continue on SR 46
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
Niles Cortland Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 82: Sharon Pa
9
Merge onto SR 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Outer Belt
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto SR 11
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 11
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 711
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
14
Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gypsy Lane
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
16
Continue on SR 289
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rayen Avenue
17
Turn right onto Wick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Wick Avenue
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
476 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Square
19
Continue on Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
20
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Anderson Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt
Merge onto SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward SR 11 South: Youngstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 11 South: Youngstown
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:22 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
21m 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 that keeps you off the interstate entirely, as this route has a highway share of 0%. You will navigate through local infrastructure using Cranbrook Avenue Northeast, Anderson Avenue Northeast, and Niles Cortland Road Northeast. Because the longest stretch on any single road—Cranbrook Avenue Northeast—is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent transitions and turns. The experience behind the wheel is entirely focused on suburban and local navigation rather than a high-speed highway cruise. This path offers a practical look at the local landscape, prioritizing direct access between these two Ohio communities.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on SR 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cranbrook Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cranbrook Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Anderson Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Stone Fruit Coffee Company
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Youngstown, OH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa-Su 09:00-14:00
Visit websiteThe Mocha House
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.1 mi from route
Pressed Coffee Bar
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Culturehouse Coffee Company
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cub Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
22min in
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Avalon Downtown
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.1 mi from route
Youngstown
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00...
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Youngstown, OH
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteWendy's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Youngstown, OH
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-14:00
Visit websiteChick-fil-A
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Youngstown, OH
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00; Su off
Visit websiteEl Tapatio
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
15min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Youngstown
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteYoungstown Sign
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Brier Hill Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
20min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Parmelee Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
20min in
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Delason Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
22min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Island Hill
Park
Near the end, short detour
22min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Horseshoe Ravine
Park
Near the end, short detour
22min in
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
OH WOW! Childen's Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0 mi from route
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Visit websiteCivil War Soldiers Monument
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0 mi from route
Central Tower
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0 mi from route
Stambaugh Building
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0 mi from route
Union National Bank Building
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0 mi from route
Paramount Theater Monument
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
22min in
0.2 mi from route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 21m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 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 0.1 miles (Cranbrook Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Anderson Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (SR 82 / Warren Outer Belt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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