How far is Columbus, GA from Folkston, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Folkston, GA is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Tift County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Folkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Folkston.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street
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Continue on Albany Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
2165 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
15.3 mi · 22 min · Sylvester Highway
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on 5th Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Jacksonville Highway
29.3 mi · 34 min · Jacksonville Highway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3179 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 15 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
67 m · 10 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Folkston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jacksonville Highway
Continue on Jacksonville Highway
29.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Folkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Folkston?
The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Ty Ty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Columbus and 116.8 miles from Folkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Folkston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Folkston. Straight-line distance: 208.15 mi (334.99 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folkston (-82.01131, 30.83095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.32 | $78.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
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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