How far is Columbus, GA from East Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to East Griffin, GA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.38 mi
02h 05m
Flight
69.75 mi
112.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.75 mi
Kilometers
112.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.38 mi
Kilometers
132.57 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, Apr 20, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-20T01:28
Arrive East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
GA

City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
41.2 mi
01h 02m
To East Griffin
41.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and East Griffin.

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester

    908 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    1543 ft · 43 sec · Foster Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodbury Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Concord Street

    12.6 mi · 22 min · Concord Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Zebulon Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hill Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Kincaid Avenue

    2840 ft · 1 min · Kincaid Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street

    26 m · 7 sec · East College Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1715 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1139 ft · 22 sec · Memorial Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Barrow Road

    2216 ft · 47 sec · Barrow Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Road

    2195 ft · 44 sec · Newton Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Falls Road

    1206 ft · 36 sec · High Falls Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left

    21 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus-Manchester Expressway
26.2 mi · 32%
Concord Street
12.6 mi · 15%
Zebulon Road
6.35 mi · 8%
South Main Street
3.36 mi · 4%
Griffin Street
2.96 mi · 4%
Woodbury Highway
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbus-Manchester Expressway

Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 02m from Columbus
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near East Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to East Griffin?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Columbus and 41.1 miles from East Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near East Griffin.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

107 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and East Griffin. Straight-line distance: 69.75 mi (112.25 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
East Griffin

#2 East Griffin

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia

Population1,451
Coordinates33.2437300, -84.2288100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: East Griffin (-84.22881, 33.24373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and East Griffin. The current time is 01:28:23.

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.