Origin
Youngstown, OH
Morning in Youngstown on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngstown, OH to New Franklin, 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
1h 13m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Franklin, OH
Matt Weissinger
Trip Overview
This straightforward, 58.6-mile drive from Youngstown, OH to New Franklin, OH is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-76 and I-77, this highway-focused journey will cost an estimated $9 in fuel. Given its relatively short length and efficient route, you won't need to worry about overnight stops. The route keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a practical way to cover ground without significant detours. Consider this drive when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 76 | 36 mi | 39m |
| I 77 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 80 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Wickliffe Expressway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Turkeyfoot Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Arlington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 36 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and New Franklin, 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
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 77
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 120
Toward Arlington Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Arlington Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Arlington Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto SR 619
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 48 and 55.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
48 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Arlington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 120
Toward Arlington Road
5
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
South Arlington Road
Turn right onto South Arlington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
SR 619 / East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
Turn right onto SR 619 / East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
Navigation decision point
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
New Franklin, OH
Morning in New Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Brimfield, OH
29 mi in
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 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 13m 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 an 88% highway experience on this route, making it a primarily fast-paced drive. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 36 miles on I-76, allowing for consistent travel. The journey is characterized by its highway focus, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. While not explicitly scenic, the efficiency of the interstate system allows for a predictable and direct passage through the Ohio landscape. This drive is built for covering distance quickly rather than for leisurely exploration.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on I 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and I 77. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 48 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 58.6 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: at 48 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (South Arlington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 13m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 48 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (South Arlington Road): 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 New Franklin, 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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