Columbus, Ohio to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

553.4 miles 890.6 km · straight line
662.4 miles actual route 1066 km · driving distance
12h 33min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Hartford?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Hartford is 553.4 miles (890.6 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.4 miles, taking about 12h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Hartford in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Hartford. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Hartford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 33min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 4min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 19min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Hartford

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM