Origin
Pickerington, OH
Morning in Pickerington on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pickerington, OH to Dublin, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pickerington, OH
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Dublin, OH
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Trip Overview
Pickerington, OH to Dublin, OH is 32.3 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Jack Nicklaus Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within the Midwest region of Ohio. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making this an efficient option for a quick trip. Given the short duration and minimal mileage, it's an ideal choice for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed. Plan for a simple journey that gets you from point A to point B with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Hill Road North | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 70 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Dublin Granville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dublin Center Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Columbus Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickerington, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on North Center Street
65 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Center Street
2
Turn right onto SR 256
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Columbus Street
3
Turn right onto SR 256
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hill Road North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
5
Merge onto I 70
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
10
Merge onto I 270
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 20
Toward Sawmill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road South
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sawmill Road
14
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Bridge Street
17
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft
·
7 sec
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
109 ft
·
9 sec
20
Turn right
48 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Sawmill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Sawmill Road
8
30.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sawmill Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Sawmill Road South
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.03 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dublin, OH
Morning in Dublin on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
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
43m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Jack Nicklaus Freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.6 miles on the Jack Nicklaus Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway driving, the inclusion of roads like Hill Road North suggests a transition or approach that might involve slightly different road conditions as you near your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Jack Nicklaus Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jack Nicklaus Freeway and Hill Road North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 32.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pickerington, OH and Dublin, OH, road signs point toward Whitehall and Sawmill Road South.
Whitehall
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Sawmill Road South
30.3 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Jack Nicklaus 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 Dublin, 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 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dublin, 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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