How far is Columbus, GA from Berkeley Lake, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Berkeley Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Berkeley Lake.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Continue on Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Buford Highway
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Turn left onto Simpson Circle
619 ft · 17 sec · Simpson Circle
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Continue on South Berkeley Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Berkeley Lake Road
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Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive Northwest
1644 ft · 1 min · Lakeshore Drive Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Berkeley Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Berkeley Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Berkeley Lake?
The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Moreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Columbus and 66.2 miles from Berkeley Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Berkeley Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Moreland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreland.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Berkeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 114.95 mi (184.99 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berkeley Lake
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,133 |
| Coordinates | 33.9837100, -84.1865800 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkeley Lake (-84.18658, 33.98371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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