How far is Columbus, GA from Georgetown, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Georgetown, GA is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Georgetown.
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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
8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
863 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Continue on Macon Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Orange Street
107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street
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Continue on Vineville Street
2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on East Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Miami Valley Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1365 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3028 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke
1551 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Abercorn Street Extension
4.1 mi · 6 min · Abercorn Street Extension
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Take the exit slight right
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto King George Boulevard
3124 ft · 1 min · King George Boulevard
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Turn right onto Red Fox Drive
88 m · 14 sec · Red Fox Drive
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Turn right onto Barksdale Drive
86 m · 15 sec · Barksdale Drive
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Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive
106 m · 18 sec · Beaver Run Drive
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Turn right onto Chowning Drive
140 m · 24 sec · Chowning Drive
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Turn left
22 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 Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Columbus and 123.7 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 222.25 mi (357.68 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9832600, -81.2273300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-81.22733, 31.98326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.54 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $39.00 | $78.01 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
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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