How far is Springfield, OH from New Albany, OH?

The driving distance from Springfield, OH to New Albany, OH is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.19 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.03 mi
86.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.03 mi
Kilometers
86.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.19 mi
Kilometers
96.87 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Albany
Sat, May 30, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, May 31, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-30T22:24
Arrive New Albany
Sat, May 30, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
West Jefferson
OH

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Springfield
30 mi
00h 36m
To New Albany
30.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and New Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and New Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on South Limestone Street

    562 ft · 17 sec · South Limestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbia Street

    2036 ft · 34 sec · East Columbia Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1293 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Dublin Granville Road

    136 m · 18 sec · East Dublin Granville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South High Street

    32 m · 2 sec · South High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and New Albany.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
34.1 mi · 57%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 17%
Morse Road
3.41 mi · 6%
Johnstown Road
2.36 mi · 4%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.24 mi · 4%
I 270 North
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
00h 36m from Springfield
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near New Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to New Albany?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Springfield and 30.1 miles from New Albany.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near New Albany.

Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 54.03 mi (86.95 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

Population58,456
Coordinates39.9242300, -83.8088200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
New Albany

#2 New Albany

City in Ohio

Population11,072
Coordinates40.0811700, -82.8087900
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-83.80882, 39.92423)
End: New Albany (-82.80879, 40.08117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.71
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.85 $15.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.99 $17.99
Premium $4.79 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $4.30 $9.12 $18.25

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and New Albany. The current time is 22:24:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.