How far is Bethesda, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Bethesda, OH to Columbus, OH is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Columbus.
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Start on Main Street
2019 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1392 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Bethesda Belmont Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethesda Belmont Road
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Turn left onto Belmont Morristown Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Morristown Road
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Take the ramp left
1619 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
106.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Belmont Morristown Road
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bethesda 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 Bethesda to Columbus?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Bethesda and 54.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.49 one way or $28.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethesda and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 102.04 mi (164.21 km).
#1 Bethesda
Village in Belmont County, Ohio USA
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.0161800, -81.0726000 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
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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