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Trip from Columbus, OH to Newcomerstown, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

92.1 mi

148 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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human settlement in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Newcomerstown, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 92.1-mile drive from Columbus to Newcomerstown, Ohio, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes SR 37 and US 36, offering a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. You'll spend about 78% of your time on highways, making it a relatively quick transit between these two Ohio locations. No overnight stops are needed, and with zero designated stops, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to pause.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 37 38.8 mi 42m
US 36 15.5 mi 19m
New Albany Bypass 10.5 mi 11m
SR 16 8.9 mi 12m
Northeast Freeway 6.4 mi 7m
Morse Road 3.2 mi 5m
Johnstown Road 2.6 mi 3m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway 2.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: SR 37 — 38.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Newcomerstown, OH.

1

Start on this road

77 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East State Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East State Street
3

Turn right onto South High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South High Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · East Chestnut Street
Use the right lane.
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 23

0.2 mi · 32 sec · North 4th Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Freeway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Northeast Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

353 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 10A Toward I 270 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 270

2.2 mi · 2 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 32 Toward Morse Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto Morse Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
Use the right lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto US 62

245 ft · 3 sec · Johnstown Road
13

Continue on US 62

1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto US 62

111 ft · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
15

Continue on US 62

1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
16

Enter roundabout onto US 62

99 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street
17

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
18

Continue on US 62

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Johnstown Road
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
20

Merge onto SR 161

11 mi · 11 min · New Albany Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on SR 37

39 mi · 42 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on SR 16

8.9 mi · 12 min · SR 16
23

Continue on US 36; SR 83

16 mi · 19 min · US 36; SR 83
24

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 28 sec
25

At end of road, turn left onto CR 21

0.5 mi · 1 min · North College Street
26

Turn right onto East Canal Street

456 ft · 16 sec · East Canal Street
27

Turn left onto South Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · South Bridge Street
28

Arrive at destination

South Bridge Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 54-minute duration and 92.1-mile distance, this trip offers ample flexibility. You can depart any time of day without needing to split the drive. With a fuel cost of around $14, you won't need frequent fuel stops, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Columbus. Pay attention to signage as you navigate the transitions between SR 37, the New Albany Bypass, and US 36 to ensure you stay on course. With no mandated stops, you can choose your own adventure for breaks.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newcomerstown, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Columbus, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbus, OH

This is one driving day of about 92.1 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 38.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Licking County, Ohio, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newark, OH

46 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

New Albany, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Best coffee break

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Gold Coast Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+16149470011

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Jade Bowl House Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16143378898

Visit website

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16149688830

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South High Street

Turn right onto South High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | East Chestnut Street

Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northeast Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 10A Toward I 270 North
7
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Morse Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 32 Toward Morse Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.29 one way

$28.59 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $15.86 $31.73
premium $4.91 $17.80 $35.60
diesel $5.61 $20.33 $40.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.06 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.89 $5.89

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newcomerstown, OH

Morning in Newcomerstown on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Newark, OH

46 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 92.1-mile trip. With 78% of the route on higher-speed roads like SR 37 and US 36, you'll cover ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 38.8 miles on SR 37, providing a solid period of consistent driving. While predominantly highway, the experience can evolve as you transition between these main arteries. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather a direct connection designed for steady progress.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on SR 37.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 37 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Columbus, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1812

Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers.

Top landmarks

  • • Ohio Stadium — stadium in Columbus, Ohio, USA
  • • Columbus Museum of Art — Museum in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • • Wexner Center for the Arts — center at Ohio State University

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on SR 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newcomerstown, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newcomerstown, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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