How far is Columbus, OH from Northridge, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Northridge, OH is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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
64.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena
1177 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Needmore Road
2383 ft · 50 sec · Needmore Road
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Turn left onto North Dixie Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · North Dixie Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie 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
64.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 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 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
South Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Columbus and 35.7 miles from Northridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Northridge.
Stop Ideas Near South Vienna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 64.4 mi (103.64 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
Neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States
| Population | 8,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.8075600, -84.1968900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northridge (-84.19689, 39.80756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
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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