How far is Brunswick, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Brunswick, GA to Columbus, GA is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
257.96 mi
04h 31m
Flight
224.37 mi
361.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.37 mi
Kilometers
361.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.96 mi
Kilometers
415.14 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 5, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-05T12:48
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 5, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Tifton
GA

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

From Brunswick
128.9 mi
02h 15m
To Columbus
129 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich Street

    19 m · 7 sec · Norwich Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gloucester Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gloucester Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glynn Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Sidney Lanier Bridge

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sidney Lanier Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Georgia Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

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    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Clark Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    2613 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  32. 32

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  33. 33

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick 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
45 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
102 mi · 39%
South Georgia Parkway
54.2 mi · 21%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 7%
Liberty Expressway
17.8 mi · 7%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 7%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Albany Highway

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 44m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tifton
02h 15m from Brunswick
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Columbus?

The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Tifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Brunswick and 129 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 224.37 mi (361.09 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich Street (-81.491417, 31.149969)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.46 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
18.2 gal · 68.92 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.30 $80.61
Premium $4.78 $43.48 $86.96
Diesel $5.62 $51.18 $102.36

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Columbus. The current time is 12:48:17.

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.