How far is Youngstown, OH from Charlestown, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Charlestown, OH is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Charlestown.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
104 m · 14 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
696 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
9 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2799 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Rock Spring Road
1 km · 2 min · Rock Spring Road
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Turn right onto Newton Falls Road
21 m · 2 sec · Newton Falls Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newton Falls Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Charlestown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SR 5
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Sunny near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lordstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Youngstown and 16.7 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Lordstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lordstown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.33 km).
#1 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Township in Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 41.1631100, -81.1478800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-81.14788, 41.16311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
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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