How far is Northgate, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Northgate, OH to Columbus, OH is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northgate and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northgate and Columbus.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
80 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Springdale Road
2039 ft · 1 min · Springdale Road
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Turn right onto Colerain Avenue
2045 ft · 54 sec · Colerain Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1773 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West 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 Northgate 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 71 North
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Northgate and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northgate to Columbus?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Northgate and 52.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northgate and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Port William
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 Port William.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northgate and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 97.93 mi (157.61 km).
#1 Northgate
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 7,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.2528300, -84.5924500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
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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