Origin
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Late night in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Heights, OH
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Columbus, OH
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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 .
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.
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 138.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights, OH and Columbus, OH.
Start on West Schaaf Road
Turn sharp left onto Broadview Road
Turn right onto Portman Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
Turn straight onto North Third Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Brooklyn Heights, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Brooklyn Heights, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$21.48 one way
$42.96 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
4:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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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