How far is Columbus, OH from North College Hill, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to North College Hill, OH is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
104.84 mi
02h 01m
Flight
97.28 mi
156.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.28 mi
Kilometers
156.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.84 mi
Kilometers
168.72 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North College Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive North College Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Columbus
52.4 mi
01h 00m
To North College Hill
52.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and North College Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and North College Hill.

  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

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy

    1687 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    3086 ft · 2 min · Hamilton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Galbraith Road

    149 m · 19 sec · West Galbraith Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and North College Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
92.9 mi · 89%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
10.2 mi · 10%
Hamilton Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
US 127
0.32 mi
West Town Street
0.16 mi
SR 126
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

92.6 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
01h 00m from Columbus
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Sunny near North College Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to North College Hill?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Columbus and 52.5 miles from North College Hill.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Sunny near North College Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and North College Hill. Straight-line distance: 97.28 mi (156.55 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
North College Hill

#2 North College Hill

City in United States of America

Population9,246
Coordinates39.2183900, -84.5507800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: North College Hill (-84.55078, 39.21839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.71 $27.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.70 $31.39
Premium $4.79 $17.72 $35.45
Diesel $4.30 $15.92 $31.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and North College Hill. The current time is 01:15:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.