How far is Columbus, OH from Sunbury, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Sunbury, OH is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Sunbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Sunbury.
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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
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Delaware, Sunbury
1469 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Sunbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Sunbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Sunbury?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Columbus and 13.7 miles from Sunbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Sunbury.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Sunbury. Straight-line distance: 20.8 mi (33.47 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 Sunbury
Situated in central Ohio within the rapidly developing Delaware County, this municipality is a growing satellite community north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2425600, -82.8590700 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunbury (-82.85907, 40.24256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.81 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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