How far is Northridge, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Northridge, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.44 mi
03h 48m
Flight
206.75 mi
332.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.75 mi
Kilometers
332.73 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.44 mi
Kilometers
390.17 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Northridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northridge
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northridge
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Northridge
121 mi
01h 54m
To Youngstown
121.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Northridge and Youngstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dixie Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Dixie Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Needmore Road

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Needmore Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northridge 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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 41%
I 70 East
62.1 mi · 26%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 18%
I 76
18.3 mi · 8%
I 680
6.14 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 54m from Northridge
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northridge 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 Northridge to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Northridge and 121.4 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Northridge and Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northridge and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 206.75 mi (332.73 km).

Northridge

#1 Northridge

Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States

Population8,487
Coordinates39.8075600, -84.1968900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dixie Drive (-84.196601, 39.807607)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.38 L · about $31.68
Round trip
$63.36
17.1 gal · 64.76 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.68 $63.36
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.27 $72.54
Premium $4.79 $40.95 $81.91
Diesel $4.30 $36.80 $73.60

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Northridge and Youngstown. The current time is 19:38:02.

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.