How far is Pickerington, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Pickerington, OH to Dublin, OH is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.32 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.18 mi
38.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.32 mi
Kilometers
55.24 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Pickerington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pickerington
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Dublin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pickerington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gahanna
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Pickerington
16.2 mi
00h 20m
To Dublin
18.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pickerington and Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pickerington and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbus Street

    1504 ft · 55 sec · East Columbus Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hill Road North

    4 mi · 7 min · Hill Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Columbus

    1540 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall

    1797 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3160 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pickerington and Dublin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
20.6 mi · 60%
Hill Road North
3.96 mi · 12%
I 70 West
2.85 mi · 8%
I 270 North
2.21 mi · 6%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Dublin Center Drive
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gahanna
00h 20m from Pickerington
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pickerington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pickerington to Dublin?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Pickerington and 18.1 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pickerington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Gahanna

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pickerington and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 24.18 mi (38.92 km).

Pickerington

#1 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-82.753671, 39.884244)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.97
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.48 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.13 $10.27
Premium $4.79 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.30 $5.21 $10.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pickerington and Dublin. The current time is 21:19:55.

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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.