How far is Brunswick, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Brunswick, OH to Columbus, OH is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 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.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Columbus.
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Start on Center Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Brunswick and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brunswick and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Columbus?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Brunswick and 60.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brunswick and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 107.09 mi (172.34 km).
#1 Brunswick
City in Ohio
| Population | 35,052 |
| Coordinates | 41.2381100, -81.8418000 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $15.75 | $31.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
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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