How far is Northfield, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Northfield, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
57.34 mi
01h 00m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.34 mi
Kilometers
92.28 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
28.5 mi
00h 30m
To Youngstown
28.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
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 Northfield and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    3.4 mi · 6 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 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
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
37.7 mi · 66%
I 680
6.14 mi · 11%
I 80 East
5.86 mi · 10%
Northfield Road
3.36 mi · 6%
Akron Expressway
2.67 mi · 5%
I 80
0.82 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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windham
00h 30m from Northfield
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield 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 Northfield to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 28.5 miles from Northfield and 28.8 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northfield and 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 and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.41 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Village in Summit County, Ohio

Population3,649
Coordinates41.3450500, -81.5284500
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield Road (-81.528179, 41.344998)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.97
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.48 $14.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.57 $17.14
Premium $4.79 $9.68 $19.35
Diesel $4.30 $8.69 $17.39

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 Northfield and Youngstown. The current time is 21:21:56.

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.