How far is Columbus, GA from Forsyth, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Forsyth, GA is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
Driving 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 02m.
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.
Human settlement in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Forsyth.
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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
13.3 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway
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Turn right onto Talbotton Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Talbotton Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
1123 ft · 30 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto US 80 East, GA 22 East: Roberta
18.7 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Hopewell Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road
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Turn left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Turn right
18 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Forsyth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 80 East
Turn slight right onto US 80 East, GA 22 East: Roberta
18.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Columbus and 43.7 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Forsyth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 4,312 |
| Coordinates | 33.0343000, -83.9382400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-83.93824, 33.0343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
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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