Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, OH
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Columbus, OH
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If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within Ohio, the 14.7-mile journey from New Albany to Columbus is an efficient choice. You can expect to reach your destination in about 23 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should easily cover your travel expenses for this short distance. Because you remain within the Midwest, the transition between these two locations is seamless and familiar. This straightforward route offers a practical alternative to longer interstate travel when you need to move between these two points quickly.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Granville Street | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| East Johnstown Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Johnstown Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Third Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Dublin Granville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, OH and Columbus, OH.
Start on South High Street
Turn left onto East Dublin Granville Road
Turn left onto US 62
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
Continue on Johnstown Road
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway
Turn straight onto US 23
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 62 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / Granville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway toward US 23 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Albany on Sunday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience on this trip. With only about 4 miles of the journey spent on highways, the vast majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on Granville Street, which spans 7.3 miles of the total distance. The path relies primarily on Granville Street, East Johnstown Road, and Johnstown Road to guide you toward your destination. This setup requires you to stay alert for frequent turns, providing a more hands-on driving experience than a typical interstate trek.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 US 62 / West Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 62 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Johnstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.
New Albany is a city in Southern Indiana along the Ohio River, directly across from Louisville, Kentucky. It serves as the county seat of Floyd County and has a population of around 38,000. Part of the Louisville metropolitan area, New Albany offers a more relaxed, small-town vibe compared to its larger neighbor across the river, with a revitalized historic downtown known for its architecture, local dining, shops, and cultural spots. New Albany was founded in 1813 and grew as a river port and manufacturing center in the 19th century. Today, it features a walkable downtown with Victorian-era buildings, independent restaurants and breweries, and events like the large Harvest Homecoming festival in early-to-mid October.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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