How far is Columbus, GA from Hardwick, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Hardwick, GA is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Hardwick.
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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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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1782 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Take the exit slight right
27.3 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Frank Bone Road
2337 ft · 1 min · Frank Bone Road
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Continue on Ivey Drive
3103 ft · 1 min · Ivey Drive
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Continue on Effingham Road
1257 ft · 40 sec · Effingham Road
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Turn left onto West Andrews Street
2119 ft · 1 min · West Andrews Street
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Turn right onto South Wayne Street
621 ft · 17 sec · South Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Vinson Highway
27 m · 2 sec · Vinson Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vinson Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Hardwick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Macon Road
Continue straight
39.1 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Hardwick?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Columbus and 64.6 miles from Hardwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.24 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardwick
Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0682000, -83.2234900 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-83.22349, 33.0682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
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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