How far is Nelson, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Nelson, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Youngstown.
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Start on Nelson Town Square
127 m · 14 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Exit the rotary
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US Route 422 Northwest
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Route 422 Northwest
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Continue on Parkman Road Northwest
1.8 mi · 2 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Take the exit straight toward SR 5 East, SR 82 East: Sharon PA
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt
10.9 mi · 13 min · Warren Outer Belt
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Youngstown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Robert E. Hagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1807 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Gypsy Lane
1954 ft · 43 sec · Gypsy Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West Rayen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Rayen Avenue
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Turn right onto Wick Avenue
1000 ft · 23 sec · Wick Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
145 m · 17 sec · Central Square
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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 Nelson 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.
Warren Outer Belt
Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Nelson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Howland Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Nelson and 18.5 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Nelson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Howland Center
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 Howland Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.96 km).
#1 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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