How far is Northfield Center, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Northfield Center, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.92 mi
00h 57m
Flight
48.57 mi
78.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.57 mi
Kilometers
78.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.92 mi
Kilometers
89.99 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield Center
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive Youngstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Windham
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

From Northfield Center
27.8 mi
00h 28m
To Youngstown
28.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield Center and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield Center and Youngstown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Aurora Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Aurora Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Akron Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Akron Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Toledo, Youngstown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 40 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield Center and Youngstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
37.7 mi · 67%
I 680
6.14 mi · 11%
I 80 East
5.86 mi · 10%
Akron Expressway
2.67 mi · 5%
Northfield Road
1.11 mi · 2%
West Aurora Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 28m from Northfield Center
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield Center and Partly Sunny then 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 Northfield Center to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Northfield Center and 28.1 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northfield Center and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Windham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windham, 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 Windham.

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

89 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield Center and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 48.57 mi (78.16 km).

Northfield Center

#1 Northfield Center

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population5,846
Coordinates41.3142200, -81.5392900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West Aurora Road (-81.539289, 41.314253)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.36 $16.71
Premium $4.79 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $4.30 $8.48 $16.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield Center and Youngstown. The current time is 06:09:04.

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.