How far is Jersey, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Jersey, OH to Columbus, OH is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.06 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.06 mi
Kilometers
29.07 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Gahanna
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Jersey
9.6 mi
00h 13m
To Columbus
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Condit Drive Southwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Condit Drive Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Morse Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1846 ft · 31 sec · Morse Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Havens Corners Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Havens Corners Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Granville Street

    8 mi · 10 min · Granville Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Granville Street
8 mi · 44%
Morse Road
4.64 mi · 26%
Havens Corners Road
2.8 mi · 16%
Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
2.43 mi · 13%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Granville Street

Continue on Granville Street

8 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gahanna
00h 13m from Jersey
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey to Columbus?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Jersey and 8.5 miles from Columbus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Gahanna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gahanna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gahanna.

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).

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#1 Jersey

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,765
Coordinates40.0536700, -82.7232300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Condit Drive Southwest (-82.72309, 40.053659)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.79 $3.07 $6.13
Diesel $4.30 $2.75 $5.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey and Columbus. The current time is 00:46:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.