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Trip from Orange, OH to Youngstown, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

62 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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Downtown Orange, OH, OH

Orange, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Orange to Youngstown, you can expect a straightforward trip covering 62 miles. The journey typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, specifically the Ohio Turnpike, the Outerbelt East Freeway, and I-680. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should cover your needs for this one-way transit across the Midwest. Since the entire route stays within Ohio, the transition between these two cities is seamless and efficient for those who prefer highway-focused travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 30.8 mi 32m
Outerbelt East Freeway 17 mi 20m
I 680 5.9 mi 8m
I 80 5.6 mi 7m
Harvard Road 0.7 mi 1m
Market Street 0.6 mi <1m
Brainard Road <0.1 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 Orange, OH and Youngstown, OH.

1

Start on CR 28

129 ft · 7 sec · Brainard Road
2

Turn right onto Harvard Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Harvard Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 271; US 422

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271

4.0 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

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.
8

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 42 Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 80

31 mi · 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
16

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
17

Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square

124 ft · 2 sec · Central Square
18

Arrive at destination

Central Square

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ravenna, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ravenna, OH

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

Twinsburg, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hiram, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Orange, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harvard Road

Turn right onto Harvard Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warr...
8
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 271 South, I 480 East: Columbus
9
5.7 mi into trip | ~8m 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
49.6 mi into trip | ~57m 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

$9.62 one way

$19.24 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.68 $21.36
premium $4.91 $11.98 $23.97
diesel $5.61 $13.69 $27.38

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

$10

Tolls

$2

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Orange, OH

Morning in Orange on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 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

9 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 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?

This is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route consisting of high-speed transit. You will spend your time navigating major interstates, including a significant 30.8-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. Because the road design prioritizes speed and efficiency, do not expect technical local roads or frequent turns. The experience is consistent and utilitarian, designed to move you from Orange to Youngstown with minimal friction. Expect a steady, predictable pace as you transition between the freeway systems that connect these two regional hubs.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 early in the drive near Harvard Road.

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 62 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Harvard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Orange, OH and Youngstown, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Cr 18: Youngstown.

Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown

18 mi in | ~22m

Toledo

18 mi in | ~22m

Cr 18: Youngstown

50.5 mi in | ~59m | 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 15m. Total distance: 62 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). 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: near the start (Harvard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 271 / Outerbelt East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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