Youngstown to Hartland is 114 miles and takes about 2 hours 27 minutes via I 76, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traveling from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. The route is mostly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With just one day recommended, this is a good option for a quick trip between these two points in Ohio. You can expect a direct and efficient transit between your starting and ending locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 76
39.2 mi
44m
Kenmore Expressway
29.2 mi
35m
Greenwich Road
19.1 mi
26m
US 250
5.9 mi
6m
Wooster Street
4.8 mi
6m
I 80
4.6 mi
5m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
Court Road
2.5 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 39.2 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-76
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,399 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~182 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Hartland, OH.
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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
39 mi·44 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
29 mi·35 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 224
469 ft·16 sec·US 224
12
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft·6 sec
13
Turn right onto US 224
19 mi·26 min·Greenwich Road
14
Turn right onto US 250
5.6 mi·6 min·US 250
15
Turn left onto US 250; SR 162
0.4 mi·24 sec·US 250; SR 162
16
Continue on US 250; SR 13; SR 162
4.8 mi·6 min·Wooster Street
17
Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
1.6 mi·2 min·North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
18
Turn right onto Court Road
2.5 mi·9 min·Court Road
19
Arrive at destination
Court Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 2 hours and 27 minutes, this route is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. The longest stretch without exiting is 39.2 miles on I 76, so ensure you have what you need before entering this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, you can easily budget for this leg of your trip. This route's manageable length offers flexibility; you can easily add a brief stop if desired, though none are officially listed.
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 57 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 7m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartland, 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 114 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Youngstown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 76 for about 39.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 111.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Central Square
Continue onto Central Square
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|West Woodland Avenue
Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
50.6 mi into trip|~59m in|I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
5
80 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
111.4 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|Court Road
Turn right onto Court Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.73 one way
$39.46 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$21.75
$43.50
premium
$5.43
$24.35
$48.71
diesel
$5.35
$24.01
$48.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
EV Truck/SUV
45.6
0
$15.96
$7.30
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 May 10, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Evening
in Youngstown on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
NW 3 to 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 6:40AM EDT until May 10 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Hartland, OH
Evening
in Hartland on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
22 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
2h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 51.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 75% of the 114 miles on major freeways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway at 39.2 miles on I 76. Expect to transition from the interstate to surface roads as you approach your destination. The profile suggests a mostly highway experience, so plan for efficient travel with fewer turns.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Kenmore Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
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 114 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Central Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Woodland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 114 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hartland, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Woodland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hartland, OH before heading back.
