How far is Columbus, GA from Lumber City, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Lumber City, GA is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lumber City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lumber City.
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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
2479 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 South: Valdosta
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
1117 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Marshallville Road
1364 ft · 31 sec · Marshallville Road
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Continue on Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
1083 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway
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Continue on 341 Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Hawkinsville Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Hawkinsville Highway
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Keep slight right
37.6 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto Victoria Street
12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lumber City.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lumber City?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Columbus and 80.9 miles from Lumber City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lumber City. Straight-line distance: 139.86 mi (225.08 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lumber City
City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.9293500, -82.6795800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
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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