Columbus, Ohio to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476.2 miles 766.4 km · straight line
535.7 miles actual route 862.1 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from New York?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to New York is 476.2 miles (766.4 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.7 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 New York. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & New York

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM