Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Williamsport, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Williamsport, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Williamsport, OH covers 34.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portsmouth - Columbus Road, West Main Street, South High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on Portsmouth - Columbus Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| West Main Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| East State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Williamsport, 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
9.0 mi
·
17 min
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 23
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US22, OH56: Circleville
6
Turn right onto US 22; SR 56
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto Water Street North
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Water Street North
8
Arrive at destination
Water Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
6
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
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US22, OH56: Circleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US22, OH56: Circleville
3
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 22; SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 22; SR 56 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Water Street North
Turn right onto Water Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.98 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Williamsport, OH
Late night in Williamsport on Thursday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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?
34.8 mi in 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Portsmouth - Columbus Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, OH to Williamsport, OH is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
772 ft
668 ft
Total Climb
126 ft
Total Descent
129 ft
Highest Point
772 ft
Elevation Range
104 ft
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
Arriving in Williamsport, OH
Full guide →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 52m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Portsmouth - Columbus Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williamsport, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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