How far is New Matamoras, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from New Matamoras, OH to Columbus, OH is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Matamoras and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Matamoras and Columbus.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1309 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
24.8 mi · 37 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Pike Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pike Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Matamoras and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Matamoras and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Matamoras to Columbus?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from New Matamoras and 76.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Matamoras and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Matamoras and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 106.97 mi (172.15 km).
#1 New Matamoras
City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 39.5245200, -81.0670500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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