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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn straight
6.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Foster Street
1543 ft · 43 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Woodbury Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Concord Street
12.6 mi · 22 min · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on South Hill Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hill Street
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Turn sharp right onto Crescent Road
2436 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road
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Continue on Kincaid Avenue
2840 ft · 1 min · Kincaid Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street
26 m · 7 sec · East College Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
1715 ft · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1139 ft · 22 sec · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Turn left onto Barrow Road
2216 ft · 47 sec · Barrow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Road
2195 ft · 44 sec · Newton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Falls Road
1206 ft · 36 sec · High Falls Road
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Turn sharp left
21 m · 5 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 East Griffin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and East Griffin. Straight-line distance: 69.75 mi (112.25 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Griffin
Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 33.2437300, -84.2288100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Griffin (-84.22881, 33.24373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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