How far is Bloomingdale, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, GA to Columbus, GA is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.52 mi
03h 56m
Flight
216.62 mi
348.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.62 mi
Kilometers
348.61 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.52 mi
Kilometers
383.86 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Bloomingdale
117.1 mi
01h 58m
To Columbus
121.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 80 West

    564 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 80 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bloomingdale Road

    543 ft · 10 sec · Bloomingdale Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bloomingdale Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Bloomingdale Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bloomingdale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bloomingdale Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jimmy Deloach Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Deloach Parkway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-16 West: Macon

    8 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I-16 West: Macon

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
124 mi · 52%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 9%
Jimmy Deloach Parkway
1.27 mi · 1%
Bloomingdale Road
0.84 mi
Cherry Street
0.77 mi
Vineville Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

124 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
216.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
01h 58m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomingdale and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Bloomingdale and 121.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomingdale and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 216.62 mi (348.61 km).

Bloomingdale

#1 Bloomingdale

Human settlement in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,136
Coordinates32.1324200, -81.2990000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Islands Expressway (-81.299062, 32.132285)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $33.35
Round trip
$66.70
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.35 $66.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.29 $74.58
Premium $4.78 $40.23 $80.46
Diesel $5.62 $47.35 $94.71

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Columbus. The current time is 05:18:14.

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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.