How far is Northwood, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Noble County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Youngstown.
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Start on Ash Street
1182 ft · 56 sec · Ash Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1478 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Lane
3029 ft · 1 min · Beulah Lane
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Turn left onto Kinley Avenue
1507 ft · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue
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Turn right
31.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
70 m · 4 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
22.8 mi · 28 min · Eastern Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D
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Turn left
957 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
3249 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
802 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Cherry Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cherry Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Market Avenue North
1 km · 1 min · Market Avenue North
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Take the ramp straight toward US 62 East: Alliance
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.7 mi · 19 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
641 ft · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to 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 Northwood and Youngstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corridor D
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Northwood 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 Northwood to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Belle Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Northwood and 135 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Northwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Youngstown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 204.19 mi (328.62 km).
#1 Northwood
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.4500800, -82.3529300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $45.36 | $90.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
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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