Stretching 95.3 miles across the heart of Ohio, this drive between Shadyside and Youngstown is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. It functions perfectly as a simple day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with ease and return home if needed. You can expect to spend roughly $14 on fuel for the one-way transit. Because the trip is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Both cities sit within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel as you travel north. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops makes this a highly efficient route to navigate.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Shadyside, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central Avenue
29.9 mi
40m
US 30
26.5 mi
28m
SR 7
22.1 mi
31m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Canfield Road
3.9 mi
6m
Market Street
2 mi
3m
Dean Martin Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
South Raccoon Road
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 29.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Youngstown, OH.
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Start on SR 7 Scenic
29 ft·5 sec·Central Avenue
2
Continue on SR 7 Scenic
0.9 mi·1 min·Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto SR 7 Scenic
29 mi·39 min·Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
5
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
6
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
143 ft·4 sec·Franklin Avenue
7
Turn left onto SR 7
1.5 mi·2 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
8
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
9
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.3 mi·37 sec·SR 7
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
342 ft·8 sec·SR 7
11
Merge onto US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
12
Continue on US 30; SR 11
26 mi·28 min·US 30; SR 11
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 34Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
14
Turn left onto CR 109
1.5 mi·3 min·South Raccoon Road
15
Continue on US 62
3.9 mi·6 min·Canfield Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
392 ft·9 sec·Glenwood Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 62
0.9 mi·1 min·West Indianola Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 62; SR 7
2.0 mi·3 min·Market Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft·2 sec·Central Square
20
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
Because this is a manageable 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential traffic. Since there are zero formal stops scheduled along the 95.3-mile path, be sure to fuel up before you leave Shadyside to keep your $14 budget estimate accurate. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between Central Avenue, US 30, and SR 7 to ensure you stay on track during the highway sections. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider timing your departure for mid-morning to take advantage of calmer roads. Ultimately, the simplicity of this route allows you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of complex itinerary planning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Shadyside, OH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shadyside, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shadyside, OH
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Shadyside, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Avenue for about 29.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 30 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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30 mi into trip|~41m in|South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
86.6 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward US 224: Canfield, Poland
4
92.3 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 62 / Glenwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Glenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
95.3 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$16.41
$32.83
premium
$4.91
$18.42
$36.84
diesel
$5.61
$21.04
$42.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.57
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
EV Truck/SUV
38.1
0
$13.34
$6.10
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Shadyside, OH
Morning
in Shadyside on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning
in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you attentive as you transition between road types. The route relies on a combination of Central Avenue, US 30, and SR 7, with about 51% of your time spent on highways. You will settle into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 29.9 miles along Central Avenue. This variety prevents the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, balancing faster highway sections with more local road segments. Overall, the drive offers a balanced pace, requiring you to adapt to changing road conditions as you move toward Youngstown.
51% 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: 29.9 mi on Central Avenue.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30 miles in near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 95.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 30 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Shadyside, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Poland along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on Central Avenue. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 30 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 54.7 miles (SR 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Youngstown, OH before heading back.
