How far is Fairfield Beach, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Fairfield Beach, OH to Columbus, OH is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Beach and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Beach and Columbus.
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Start on Laurel Road Northeast
760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Continue on Laural Road
695 ft · 30 sec · Laural Road
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Continue on Laurel Road Northeast
640 ft · 30 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
2517 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Shell Beach Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Shell Beach Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Continue on Lancaster Street
1499 ft · 38 sec · Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto Refugee Street
2524 ft · 51 sec · Refugee Street
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Continue on Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Continue on Lancaster Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Road Southwest
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Columbus
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Beach and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny leaving Fairfield Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Beach to Columbus?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Fairfield Beach and 16.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
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 Pataskala.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Beach and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 27.92 mi (44.93 km).
#1 Fairfield Beach
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 1,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9159000, -82.4751600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-82.998413, 39.960936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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