How far is North Fork Village, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from North Fork Village, OH to Columbus, OH is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
51.13 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.23 mi
69.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.28 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in North Fork Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fork Village
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fork Village
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
Circleville
OH

City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

From North Fork Village
24.6 mi
00h 32m
To Columbus
26.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Fork Village and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fork Village and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fork Drive

    1013 ft · 46 sec · North Fork Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South High Street

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East State Street

    758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fork Village 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
35.4 mi · 69%
South High Street
8.95 mi · 18%
Western Avenue
2.26 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.2 mi · 4%
North Fork Drive
0.19 mi
East State Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

34.5 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circleville
00h 32m from North Fork Village
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Fork Village and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Fork Village to Columbus?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Circleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from North Fork Village and 26.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Fork Village and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Circleville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

40 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

98 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fork Village and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 43.23 mi (69.58 km).

North Fork Village

#1 North Fork Village

Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio

Population1,991
Coordinates39.3359000, -83.0290700
Altitude201
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: Northfork Drive (-83.029014, 39.335813)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.34
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.67 $13.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.64 $15.27
Premium $4.79 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $4.30 $7.75 $15.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Fork Village and Columbus. The current time is 05:01:04.

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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.