How far is Youngstown, OH from Sylvania, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Sylvania.
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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
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
127.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
921 ft · 20 sec · Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto West Dussel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2784 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania
2040 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and Sylvania.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
128 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
South Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Youngstown and 92.1 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Stop Ideas Near South Amherst
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 South Amherst.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 164.4 mi (264.58 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 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.93 | $55.87 |
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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