How far is Hanover, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Hanover, OH to Columbus, OH is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Columbus.
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Start on Elm Drive Northeast
46 m · 7 sec · Elm Drive Northeast
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Continue on Clearview Drive Northeast
152 m · 26 sec · Clearview Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East High Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · East High Street Northeast
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Continue on Licking Valley Road Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Licking Valley Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marne Road Northeast
860 ft · 30 sec · Marne Road Northeast
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Turn right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Johnstown Road
2214 ft · 40 sec · Johnstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Hanover and Columbus.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
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 Cloudy leaving Hanover and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Columbus?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Jersey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Hanover and 25.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.72 one way or $13.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey
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 Jersey.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.2 km).
#1 Hanover
Situated in central Ohio's Licking County, this village lies at an elevation of approximately 823 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0797900, -82.2609800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $3.98 | $6.72 | $13.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
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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