How far is Columbus, OH from North Fork Village, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to North Fork Village, OH is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
49.06 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.23 mi
69.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.96 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fork Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive North Fork Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Circleville
OH

City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
24.5 mi
00h 35m
To North Fork Village
24.5 mi
00h 35m

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
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and North Fork Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and North Fork Village.

  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

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    35.2 mi · 46 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Chillicothe

    1162 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Western Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Fork Drive

    1013 ft · 44 sec · North Fork Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fork Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and North Fork Village.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
35.2 mi · 72%
South High Street
8.96 mi · 18%
Western Avenue
2.26 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.22 mi
North Fork Drive
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth - Columbus Road

Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

35.2 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circleville
00h 35m from Columbus
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near North Fork Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to North Fork Village?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Circleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Columbus and 24.5 miles from North Fork Village.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near North Fork Village.

Stop Ideas Near Circleville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

40 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

98 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and North Fork Village. Straight-line distance: 43.23 mi (69.58 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 Fork Village

#2 North Fork Village

Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio

Population1,991
Coordinates39.3359000, -83.0290700
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: North Fork Village (-83.02907, 39.3359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $4.79 $8.29 $16.57
Diesel $4.30 $7.45 $14.89

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 Fork Village. The current time is 06:22:42.

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.