How far is New Lyme, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from New Lyme, OH to Columbus, OH is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.33 mi
03h 08m
Flight
162.35 mi
261.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.35 mi
Kilometers
261.27 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.33 mi
Kilometers
312.75 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in New Lyme
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Lyme
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Lyme
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From New Lyme
93 mi
01h 34m
To Columbus
101.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Lyme and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    133 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hambden Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cherry Avenue

    899 ft · 33 sec · Cherry Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilson Mills Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Caves Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Mayfield Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1962 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 271 South: Columbus

    1865 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
145 mi · 75%
Wilson Mills Road
8.96 mi · 5%
Mayfield Road
4.74 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.98 mi · 2%
Caves Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
01h 34m from New Lyme
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Lyme 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 Lyme to Columbus?

The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from New Lyme and 101.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Lyme and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Lyme and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 162.35 mi (261.27 km).

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#1 New Lyme

Township of Ohio

Population1,064
Coordinates41.6047800, -80.7809200
Altitude289
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: (-80.780578, 41.605083)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.10 $58.20
Premium $4.79 $32.86 $65.72
Diesel $4.30 $29.53 $59.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Lyme and Columbus. The current time is 23:09:11.

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.