Origin
Youngstown, OH
Night in Youngstown on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to Brush Creek, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
148 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Youngstown, OH
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Brush Creek, OH
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Youngstown, OH to Brush Creek, OH is 148 miles and takes about 3 hours via I 77, I 70, and Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. With 81% of the drive on highways, expect a largely efficient travel experience. This route is a solid choice if you're looking for a straightforward, single-day trip without needing extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 59.3 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 70 | 24.2 mi | 26m |
| Atlantic Boulevard Northeast | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| SR 225 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| I 76 | 11 mi | 11m |
| I 80 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Old River Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 3m
Traffic on I-77
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,237 veh/hr typical · worst 1,554
Quietest
1 AM
~74 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Brush Creek, OH.
1
Start on Central Square
123 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Square
2
Continue on Central Square
340 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Square
3
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Woodland Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto I 680
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on I 680
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
9
Continue on I 76
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 76
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 225: Alliance
11
Turn left onto SR 225
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 225
12
Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 224; SR 225
13
Continue on US 224; SR 225
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 224; SR 225
14
Turn left onto SR 225
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 225
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
16
Continue on US 62T
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Columbus Road Northeast
18
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on CR 208
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
30th Street Northeast
21
Turn left onto SR 43
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Avenue North
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight left onto SR 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Avenue Northeast
23
Continue on SR 43
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Avenue Southeast
24
Turn slight left onto SR 43
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cherry Avenue Southeast
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 30 West: Massillon
26
Merge onto US 30
261 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 30
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Marietta
Use the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto I 77
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 77
31
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
32
Merge onto I 70
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 70
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 155
Toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
34
Turn left onto SR 60; SR 146
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Underwood Street
35
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Street
36
Continue on SR 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
37
Continue on SR 60
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South River Road
38
Turn right onto SR 555
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 555
39
Turn left onto SR 555
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old River Road
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on SR 555
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old River Road
41
Continue on SR 555
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Center Road
42
Arrive at destination
SR 555
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet, allowing plenty of daylight for the entire trip. Since the drive is short, you have flexibility with stops; consider a brief break during the 59.3-mile stretch on I 77. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Youngstown. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway to surface roads as you get closer to Brush Creek, as this is where your driving pace will most likely change.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush Creek, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Youngstown, 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 Youngstown, OH
This is one driving day of about 148 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 59.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74 miles from Youngstown, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 52.9 and 141.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road N...
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Turn left onto SR 43 / Market Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 South: Marietta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 77 South: Marietta
6
141.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155
Toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.73 one way
$45.46 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| premium | $4.98 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Brush Creek, OH
Night in Brush Creek on Friday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, OH
74 mi in
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
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
3h 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 148 miles spent on interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 59.3 miles on I 77, offering consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads, including Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, will likely occur as you approach your destination, bringing a change in pace with more local traffic and potential for more frequent exits.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 148 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,162 ft
766 ft
Total Climb
516 ft
Total Descent
606 ft
Highest Point
1,162 ft
~42.3 mi in
Elevation Range
396 ft
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 Youngstown, OH and Brush Creek, OH, road signs point toward 30Th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast and Akron.
30Th Street Northeast
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Martindale Road Northeast
52.9 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Akron
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
Starting in Youngstown, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
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.
Top landmarks
- • Butler Institute of American Art — museum in Youngstown, Ohio
- • Idora Park — amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio
- • Youngstown station — former train station in Youngstown, Ohio, US
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 3h. Total distance: 148 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.3 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Brush Creek, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (SR 43 / Market Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Brush Creek, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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