How far is Columbus, GA from Chatsworth, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Chatsworth, GA is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Chatsworth.
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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
47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1673 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411: Chatsworth, White
1823 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 411 North: Chatsworth
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
34.7 mi · 49 min
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Turn left
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Chatsworth.
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
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 94.8 miles from Columbus and 94.5 miles from Chatsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.46 one way or $52.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 159.75 mi (257.09 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatsworth
City and county seat in Murray County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,249 |
| Coordinates | 34.7659100, -84.7699400 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-84.76994, 34.76591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.92 | $63.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
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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