How far is New Franklin, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Dublin, OH is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.19 mi
02h 03m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.19 mi
Kilometers
204.69 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Tue, May 5, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Dublin
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From New Franklin
62.7 mi
01h 01m
To Dublin
64.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Franklin and Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Nimisila Road

    1964 ft · 1 min · West Nimisila Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    6.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, I 277 West, US 224 West

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Franklin and Dublin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
90.5 mi · 71%
I 76
20 mi · 16%
South Main Street
6.38 mi · 5%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.19 mi · 4%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 01m from New Franklin
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Franklin to Dublin?

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from New Franklin and 64.5 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lucas, 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 Lucas.

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.62 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,275
Coordinates40.9417200, -81.5415100
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: West Nimisila Road (-81.541623, 40.939929)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.05 $38.09
Premium $4.79 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $4.30 $19.32 $38.65

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Dublin. The current time is 21:49:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.