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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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 04m.
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
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City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
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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.
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Start on North Fork Drive
1013 ft · 46 sec · North Fork Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 23 North, US 35 West: Columbus
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on 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 North Fork Village 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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Circleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
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).
#1 North Fork Village
Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio
| Population | 1,991 |
| Coordinates | 39.3359000, -83.0290700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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