How far is Columbus, OH from Jersey, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Jersey, OH is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.41 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.41 mi
Kilometers
31.24 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Jersey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gahanna
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Jersey
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Jersey.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    2751 ft · 2 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1246 ft · 52 sec · East Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street

    987 ft · 32 sec · North 4th Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Northeast Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 62 East

    1097 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Havens Corners Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Havens Corners Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morse Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Morse Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Morse Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Morse Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Condit Drive Southwest

    33 m · 5 sec · Condit Drive Southwest

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Condit Drive Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Freeway
6.44 mi · 33%
Morse Road
4.65 mi · 24%
Havens Corners Road
2.8 mi · 14%
Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
2.37 mi · 12%
US 62 East
2.06 mi · 11%
South High Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway

6.44 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gahanna
00h 14m from Columbus
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Jersey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Jersey?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Columbus and 9.7 miles from Jersey.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Jersey.

Stop Ideas Near Gahanna

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Jersey. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 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
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#2 Jersey

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,765
Coordinates40.0536700, -82.7232300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Jersey (-82.72323, 40.05367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.88 $5.77
Premium $4.79 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.30 $2.93 $5.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Jersey. The current time is 02:16:42.

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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.