How far is Seal, OH from Youngstown, OH?

The driving distance from Seal, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
148.2 mi
02h 26m
Flight
131.34 mi
211.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.34 mi
Kilometers
211.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.2 mi
Kilometers
238.51 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngstown
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Seal
Wed, May 13, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seal
2026-05-12T21:54
Arrive Youngstown
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seal
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
Westfield Center
OH

City in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

From Seal
73.9 mi
01h 13m
To Youngstown
74.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on C-44

    1.6 km · 4 min · C-44

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1976 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass

    34.8 mi · 39 min · Bucyrus Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1304 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seal 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 30%
Bucyrus Bypass
34.8 mi · 23%
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 22%
I 76
18.3 mi · 12%
I 680
6.14 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
5.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Keep slight left

39.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield Center
01h 13m from Seal
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seal 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 Seal to Youngstown?

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Westfield Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Seal and 74.3 miles from Youngstown.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seal and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Youngstown.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield Center

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

71 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seal and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 131.34 mi (211.37 km).

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#1 Seal

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates40.8770000, -83.1504700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Youngstown

#2 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: C-44 (-83.15047, 40.877007)
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.75
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.38 $38.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.19 $44.37
Premium $4.79 $25.05 $50.10
Diesel $4.30 $22.51 $45.02

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Seal and Youngstown. The current time is 21:54:51.

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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.