How far is College Park, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from College Park, GA to Columbus, GA is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.09 mi
01h 28m
Flight
88.09 mi
141.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.09 mi
Kilometers
141.77 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.09 mi
Kilometers
159.47 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Park
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
Hogansville
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States of America

From College Park
50.1 mi
00h 44m
To Columbus
49 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · Harvard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3275 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    852 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Camp Creek Parkway

    112 m · 7 sec · Camp Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery

    2976 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.2 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  8. 8

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
50.8 mi · 51%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 45%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Macon Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

50.2 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hogansville
00h 44m from College Park
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Columbus?

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hogansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from College Park and 49 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Hogansville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hogansville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hogansville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

85 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

100 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 88.09 mi (141.77 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvard Avenue (-84.44937, 33.653393)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Columbus. The current time is 08:01:31.

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.