How far is Columbus, GA from Brunswick, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Brunswick, GA is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
258.22 mi
05h 41m
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
258.22 mi
Kilometers
415.56 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, May 6, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-05T14:06
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Tifton
GA

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

From Columbus
129 mi
02h 50m
To Brunswick
129.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Drive

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    2165 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clark Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    15.3 mi · 22 min · Sylvester Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1040 ft · 22 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on South Georgia Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Gloucester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gloucester Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Norwich Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Norwich Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 27%
Brunswick Highway
47.8 mi · 19%
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 14%
Sylvester Highway
33.2 mi · 13%
Wall Street
16 mi · 6%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tifton
02h 50m from Columbus
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 129 miles from Columbus and 129.2 miles from Brunswick.

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 33.8 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Brunswick (-81.49149, 31.14995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
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
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $36.08
Round trip
$72.17
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.08 $72.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.35 $80.70
Premium $4.78 $43.53 $87.06
Diesel $5.62 $51.23 $102.47

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 Columbus and Brunswick. The current time is 14:06:40.

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.