How far is Newark, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Newark, OH to Columbus, OH is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Columbus.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Second Street
80 m · 5 sec · North Second Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Park Place
2 m · 1 sec · South Park Place
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Place
139 m · 9 sec · South Park Place
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 3rd Street
3 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 3rd Street
117 m · 8 sec · South 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 3rd Street
49 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 3rd Street
48 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
147 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout
29 m · 1 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street Roundabout
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Take the ramp left
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
27.5 mi · 31 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 Newark and Columbus.
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.
West Main Street Roundabout
Merge slight left
27.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newark 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 Newark to Columbus?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Newark and 20.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newark and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
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 Pataskala.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 32.32 mi (52.02 km).
#1 Newark
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 40.0581200, -82.4012600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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