How far is Craig Beach, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Craig Beach, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.12 mi
00h 25m
Flight
17.42 mi
28.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.12 mi
Kilometers
35.6 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Craig Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Craig Beach
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Craig Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Austintown
OH

Census designated place

From Craig Beach
10.7 mi
00h 12m
To Youngstown
11.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Craig Beach and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Craig Beach and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Grandview Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grandview Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mahoning Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mahoning Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pricetown Road

    1338 ft · 28 sec · North Pricetown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Craig Beach and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pricetown Road
10.8 mi · 49%
I 680
6.14 mi · 28%
Mahoning Avenue
2.19 mi · 10%
Grandview Road
1.69 mi · 8%
Market Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Central Square
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

North Pricetown Road

Merge slight left

6.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austintown
00h 12m from Craig Beach
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Craig Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Craig Beach to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Craig Beach and 11.4 miles from Youngstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Craig Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Austintown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Austintown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Austintown.

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Craig Beach and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.04 km).

Craig Beach

#1 Craig Beach

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,110
Coordinates41.1170000, -80.9834200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Grandview Road (-80.983504, 41.117077)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.79 $3.74 $7.47
Diesel $4.30 $3.36 $6.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Craig Beach and Youngstown. The current time is 23:00:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.