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Trip from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

138.4 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

village in Ohio, United States

Brooklyn Heights, OH

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broadview Road, Portman Avenue, State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

69.2 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 138.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 138.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadview Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadview Road
Portman Avenue
State Road
Outerbelt South Freeway
I 71 South
I 670 East
I 670 West
Northeast Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Broadview Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Schaaf Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Schaaf Road
2

Turn sharp left onto Broadview Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Broadview Road
3

Turn right onto Portman Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Portman Avenue
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · State Road
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 46 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 71 South: Columbus
8

Merge slight left

128 mi · 2 hr 19 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 670 West: Dayton
11

Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
13

Turn straight onto North Third Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Third Street
14

Turn right onto East State Street

105 ft · 4 sec · East State Street
15

Turn right

89 ft · 7 sec
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 69.2 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

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 30 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brooklyn Heights, OH

This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.2 mi from Brooklyn Heights, OH · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

69 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.

Popular next leg

Mansfield, OH to Columbus, OH

65.5 mi · 1h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Columbus, OH

The final approach into Columbus, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, OH.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.48 one way

$42.96 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.84 $47.68
premium $4.91 $26.75 $53.50
diesel $5.61 $30.56 $61.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.53 $6.64
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.54
EV Truck/SUV 55.4 0 $19.38 $8.86

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brooklyn Heights, OH

Late night in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday

Local time

4:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Saturday

Local time

4:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

69 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 11m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Broadview Road, Portman Avenue, State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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