Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Northridge, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
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Northridge, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49.9-mile drive from Columbus to Northridge, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. You'll primarily navigate West Freeway, East National Road, and Middle Urbana Road, with a significant 76% of the journey on highways. Given the relatively short distance and moderate fuel cost of around $8, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. There are no recommended overnight stops, making it a convenient option for a day trip without needing extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 36.8 mi | 40m |
| East National Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Middle Urbana Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Belmont Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 334 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Derr Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mechanicsburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 36.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Northridge, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn left onto South High Street
494 ft
·
20 sec
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Town Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Town Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I-70 West
8
Merge onto I 70
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 70
37 mi
·
40 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 40
12
Turn right onto US 40
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East National Road
13
Continue on US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto North Belmont Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Belmont Avenue
15
Turn right onto SR 4
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mitchell Boulevard
16
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lagonda Avenue
17
Continue on SR 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanicsburg Road
18
Turn left onto Middle Urbana Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Urbana Road
19
Turn left onto SR 334
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 334
20
Turn right onto Derr Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Derr Road
21
Turn right onto Curtis Drive
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Curtis Drive
22
Turn right onto Westmont Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Westmont Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Westmont Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Town Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Civic Center Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I-70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I-70 West
7
38.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 62
Toward US 40: Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.49 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Northridge, OH
Late night in Northridge on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Harmony, OH
25 mi in
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
10 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 5m 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 experience for most of this 49.9-mile trip, with 76% of your travel on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.8 miles on West Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates sections of East National Road and Middle Urbana Road, suggesting a potential shift in speed and environment as you progress. This blend provides a dynamic driving feel, moving from potentially quicker highway segments to more localized roads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.8 mi on West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and East National Road. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Columbus, OH
Full guide →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.
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 5m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.8 miles on West Freeway. 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 Northridge, 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 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northridge, 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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