How far is Waterford, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Waterford, OH to Columbus, OH is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
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.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Columbus.
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Start on the route
73 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
55 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
65 m · 13 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn right
1838 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
760 ft · 13 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Zanesville Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · Zanesville Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2963 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1095 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
1776 ft · 31 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Riverside Drive
35 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
2704 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp left toward State Street
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Waterford and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Street
Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to Columbus?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Waterford and 49.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
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 Hopewell.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 77.77 mi (125.16 km).
#1 Waterford
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.5423000, -81.6398500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.68 | $29.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.57 | $33.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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