How far is Columbus, OH from Harbor Hills, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Harbor Hills, OH is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
34.67 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.9 mi
48.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.9 mi
Kilometers
48.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.8 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harbor Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Tue, Apr 14, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-14T20:05
Arrive Harbor Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pataskala
OH

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Harbor Hills
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Harbor Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Harbor Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    25 mi · 28 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Buckeye Lake, Newark

    2071 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Hebron Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1808 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1772 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on National Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · National Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lancer Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancer Road Southeast

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cristland Hill Road Southeast

    56 m · 6 sec · Cristland Hill Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue Southeast

    2281 ft · 2 min · Columbus Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Harbor Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
25 mi · 72%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 8%
National Road Southeast
1.88 mi · 5%
Hebron Road
1.31 mi · 4%
Lancer Road Southeast
1.22 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

25 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pataskala
00h 24m from Columbus
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harbor Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Harbor Hills?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Columbus and 17.4 miles from Harbor Hills.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harbor Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Pataskala

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pataskala, 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 Pataskala.

BUS

Columbus, OH

28 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Harbor Hills. Straight-line distance: 29.9 mi (48.12 km).

Columbus

#1 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
Harbor Hills

#2 Harbor Hills

Census-designated place in Licking County, Ohio

Population1,509
Coordinates39.9367300, -82.4351500
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Harbor Hills (-82.43515, 39.93673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Harbor Hills. The current time is 20:05:24.

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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.