How far is Baldwin, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Baldwin, GA to Columbus, GA is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.39 mi
02h 52m
Flight
163.31 mi
262.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.31 mi
Kilometers
262.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.39 mi
Kilometers
295.14 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, May 3, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-05-03T09:47
Arrive Columbus
Sun, May 3, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Baldwin
92.1 mi
01h 26m
To Columbus
91.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwin and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Stonepile Street

    9 m · 5 sec · Stonepile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 15 sec · Willingham Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Willingham Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
57.6 mi · 31%
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 30%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 24%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 7%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
4.68 mi · 3%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
01h 26m from Baldwin
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Baldwin and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwin to Columbus?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Baldwin and 91.2 miles from Columbus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Baldwin and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.1 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 163.31 mi (262.83 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Stonepile Street (-83.537422, 34.49172)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $25.63
Round trip
$51.26
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.63 $51.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.66 $57.31
Premium $4.78 $30.91 $61.83
Diesel $5.62 $36.39 $72.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Columbus. The current time is 09:47:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.