Columbus, Ohio to Rehoboth Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

431.8 miles 694.9 km · straight line
506.5 miles actual route 815.1 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Rehoboth Beach?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Rehoboth Beach is 431.8 miles (694.9 km) as the crow flies. Rehoboth Beach is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.5 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

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 Rehoboth Beach. 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 Rehoboth Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Rehoboth Beach

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Rehoboth Beach
38.72°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM