How far is Columbus, GA from Lilburn, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Lilburn, GA is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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 Coweta 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 Lilburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lilburn.
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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
43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.3 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Snellville, Athens
3162 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Tucker
1047 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto SR 8 CONN
2.7 mi · 4 min · SR 8 CONN
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
118 m · 7 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Turn right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lawrenceville Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lawrenceville Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Church Street Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lilburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi · 00h 52m
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 Lilburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lilburn?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Moreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Columbus and 64.5 miles from Lilburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Lilburn.
Stop Ideas Near Moreland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lilburn. Straight-line distance: 110.16 mi (177.29 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lilburn
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,055 |
| Coordinates | 33.8901000, -84.1429700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lilburn (-84.14297, 33.8901)
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 | $3.96 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
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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