How far is Columbus, OH from Northridge, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Northridge, OH is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Northridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Northridge.
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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
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
36.8 mi · 40 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 40
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East National Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Belmont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 9 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · Lagonda Avenue
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Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Turn left onto Middle Urbana Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Middle Urbana Road
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Turn left onto State Route 334
1 mi · 1 min · State Route 334
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Turn right onto Derr Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Derr Road
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Turn right onto Curtis Drive
62 m · 11 sec · Curtis Drive
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Turn right onto Westmont Drive
1087 ft · 48 sec · Westmont Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westmont Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Northridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
36.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Northridge?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Columbus and 25 miles from Northridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
South Vienna Town Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 41.34 mi (66.53 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 Northridge
Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9917300, -83.7785400 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northridge (-83.77854, 39.99173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.91 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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