How far is Boston Heights, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Boston Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.41 mi
02h 07m
Flight
119.09 mi
191.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.09 mi
Kilometers
191.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.41 mi
Kilometers
211.49 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston Heights
2026-04-19T09:49
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Boston Heights
67.5 mi
01h 03m
To Columbus
63.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston Heights and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston Heights and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Eight Road

    598 ft · 16 sec · Olde Eight Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hines Hill Road

    3033 ft · 1 min · East Hines Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward SR 8 North: Cleveland

    2146 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northfield Road

    2330 ft · 50 sec · Northfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South: Columbus

    2240 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston Heights and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
129 mi · 98%
Akron Expressway
2.24 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 1%
East Hines Hill Road
0.57 mi
Northfield Road
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 03m from Boston Heights
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston Heights to Columbus?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Boston Heights and 63.9 miles from Columbus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston Heights and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).

Boston Heights

#1 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Olde Eight Road (-81.513623, 41.264746)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.79 $22.23 $44.45
Diesel $4.30 $19.97 $39.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston Heights and Columbus. The current time is 09:49:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.