How far is Columbus, OH from New Matamoras, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to New Matamoras, OH is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and New Matamoras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and New Matamoras.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta
2899 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Marietta
1158 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 North: New Matamoras
67 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Pike Street
101 m · 7 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Pike Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Newport Pike
24.8 mi · 37 min · Newport Pike
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1309 ft · 33 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
25 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and New Matamoras.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
76 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near New Matamoras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to New Matamoras?
The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Columbus and 76.1 miles from New Matamoras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near New Matamoras.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and New Matamoras. Straight-line distance: 106.97 mi (172.15 km).
#1 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 |
#2 New Matamoras
City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 39.5245200, -81.0670500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Matamoras (-81.06705, 39.52452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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