How far is Columbus, GA from Hinesville, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Hinesville, GA is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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.
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens 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 Hinesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Hinesville.
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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
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 67: Pembroke, Ft Stewart
2573 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Oglethorpe Highway
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1118 ft · 33 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right
21 m · 3 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 Hinesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
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 Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Hinesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Hinesville?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 121 miles from Columbus and 121.2 miles from Hinesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Hinesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Hinesville. Straight-line distance: 202.88 mi (326.5 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinesville
City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,085 |
| Coordinates | 31.8468800, -81.5959500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinesville (-81.59595, 31.84688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $33.87 | $67.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
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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