Origin
New Concord, OH
Late night in New Concord on Saturday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Concord, 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
1h 22m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Concord, OH
Jonathan Valdes
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 70-mile drive from New Concord, OH to Columbus, OH takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes and is ideal as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-70, making it a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is relatively short, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure time and how you structure your travel day. It's a simple, efficient path connecting two points within Ohio.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 90% of your travel occurring on major roads like I-70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63 miles on I-70, offering a consistent pace for much of the journey. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition onto local roads like East Pike and East Main Street as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience efficient travel for the bulk of the trip, with a brief shift to more local road driving closer to Columbus.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 63 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Pike. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Concord, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 22m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
6
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 63 mi | 1h 9m |
| East Pike | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Mound Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 63 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Concord, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on US 22; US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 22; US 40
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pike
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from New Concord, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from New Concord, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
2:14 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
16 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
1h 22m 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 New Concord, OH to Columbus, OH covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, East Pike, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from New Concord, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.86 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 New Concord, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 22m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Concord, 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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