How far is Charlestown, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Charlestown, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Youngstown.
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Start on Newton Falls Road
21 m · 8 sec · Newton Falls Road
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Turn left onto Rock Spring Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Rock Spring Road
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Turn right onto Tallmadge Road
657 ft · 14 sec · Tallmadge Road
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Turn right onto State Route 14
1859 ft · 35 sec · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
788 ft · 17 sec · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 76 East
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Youngstown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 76 East
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Charlestown and Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Craig Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Charlestown and 16.8 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlestown and Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Craig Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Craig Beach.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.33 km).
#1 Charlestown
Township in Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 41.1631100, -81.1478800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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