Youngstown to New London is 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m via I 76 and Kenmore Expressway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient way to cover the distance. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a quick drive between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Youngstown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m 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
17.8 mi
24m
I 80
4.6 mi
5m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
SR 60
3.6 mi
5m
South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi
2m
Market Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 76
— 39.2 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-76
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 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 New London, 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
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
18 mi·24 min·Greenwich Road
14
Turn right onto SR 60
3.6 mi·5 min·SR 60
15
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 60
0.3 mi·1 min·South Main Street
16
Continue on SR 162
185 ft·11 sec·West Main Street
17
Turn left
47 ft·4 sec
18
Turn left
48 ft·3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Youngstown in the morning or early afternoon will give you ample time to reach New London comfortably. Since the longest stretch without a major road change is 39.2 miles, you won't need to plan for frequent fuel or rest stops, but it’s always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning off the main interstate. The relatively short duration means you have flexibility if you decide to depart later or make an impromptu stop along the way.
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 50.9 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 59m 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 59m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New London, 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 101.7 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 50.6 and 101.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
101.3 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|SR 60 / South Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 60 / South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
101.7 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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101.7 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.63 one way
$31.25 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$17.63
$35.25
premium
$4.99
$19.97
$39.94
diesel
$4.80
$19.20
$38.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.90
$4.07
EV Truck/SUV
40.7
0
$14.24
$6.51
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Youngstown, OH
Late night
in Youngstown on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Patchy Smoke
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New London, OH
Late night
in New London on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Patchy Smoke
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
2h 6m 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 49.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 39.2 miles on I 76 before transitioning to surface roads like Greenwich Road. Expect a consistent highway pace for the majority of your travel, with a shift to more local traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
81% 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 76 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 101.7 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 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 101.3 miles (SR 60 / South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 6m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m 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 39.2 miles on I 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 New London, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 101.3 miles (SR 60 / South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 London, OH before heading back.
