How far is Althom, PA from Columbus, PA?
The driving distance from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Althom and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Althom and Columbus.
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Start on Althom Road
2.7 mi · 11 min · Althom Road
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Turn right onto Davey Hill Road
5.3 mi · 13 min · Davey Hill Road
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Continue on Davey Hill Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Davey Hill Road
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Continue on Dalrymple Street
2277 ft · 51 sec · Dalrymple Street
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Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6
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Turn right onto Erie Street
853 ft · 25 sec · Erie Street
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Turn right onto PA-957
4 m · 1 sec · PA-957
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · PA-957
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Althom and Columbus.
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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Althom and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Althom to Columbus?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Althom and 13.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Althom and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Althom and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).
#1 Althom
Althom is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7533900, -79.3028200 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.9408900, -79.5817200 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: PA-957 (-79.581721, 41.940752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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