How far is Columbus, GA from Baldwin, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Baldwin, GA is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
184.17 mi
03h 29m
Flight
163.31 mi
262.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
184.17 mi
Kilometers
296.39 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Baldwin
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
92.1 mi
01h 44m
To Baldwin
92 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Willingham Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · Willingham Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Willingham Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Willingham Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Willingham Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stonepile Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 32%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 24%
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 13%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 9%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 7%
Northeast Expressway
12.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
01h 44m from Columbus
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Columbus and 92 miles from Baldwin.

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 20.9 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 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 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 6.6 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 Columbus and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 163.31 mi (262.83 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Baldwin

#2 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Baldwin (-83.53739, 34.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
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
6.5 gal
24.6 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
13 gal · 49.2 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.78 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.62 $36.56 $73.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Baldwin. The current time is 01:02:36.

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.