How far is Youngstown, OH from Craig Beach, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Craig Beach, OH is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Craig Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Craig Beach.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 534: Newton Falls, Lake Milton
1802 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Pricetown Road
2279 ft · 50 sec · North Pricetown Road
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Turn right onto Mahoning Avenue
1764 ft · 35 sec · Mahoning Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Mahoning Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mahoning Avenue
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Turn right onto Grandview Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Grandview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grandview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Craig Beach.
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.
Wickliffe Expressway
Continue straight
5.46 mi · 00h 06m
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 Craig Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Craig Beach?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Youngstown and 10.8 miles from Craig Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Sunny near Craig Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Austintown
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 Austintown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Craig Beach. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.04 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 Craig Beach
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 41.1170000, -80.9834200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craig Beach (-80.98342, 41.117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
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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