How far is New London, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from New London, OH to Columbus, OH is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Columbus.
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Start on the route
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
56 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1703 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
9.8 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on North Cottage Street
2681 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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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 New London and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
76 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving New London 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 New London to Columbus?
The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from New London and 46 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around New London and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 83.78 mi (134.83 km).
#1 New London
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 41.0850500, -82.3998900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.05 | $32.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
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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