How far is Columbus, OH from New Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to New Middletown, OH is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and New Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and New Middletown.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
11.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224 East: Poland
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Boardman Poland Road
2446 ft · 1 min · Boardman Poland Road
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Continue on West McKinley Way
1122 ft · 38 sec · West McKinley Way
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3266 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Youngstown Pittsburgh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and New Middletown.
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 North
Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
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 Mostly Sunny near New Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to New Middletown?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Columbus and 92.3 miles from New Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near New Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and New Middletown. Straight-line distance: 145.74 mi (234.55 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 Middletown
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.9611700, -80.5575700 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Middletown (-80.55757, 40.96117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.18 | $62.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
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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