How far is Columbus, GA from Martinez, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Martinez, GA is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Martinez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Martinez.
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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
14.7 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.5 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 232
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 232
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
148 m · 12 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
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Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
150 m · 18 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
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Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
24 m · 8 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Martinez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
81.8 mi · 01h 28m
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 near Martinez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Martinez?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Columbus and 122.4 miles from Martinez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 7:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Martinez.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
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 Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Martinez. Straight-line distance: 183.86 mi (295.9 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martinez
Martinez is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5173600, -82.0756700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinez (-82.07567, 33.51736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.54 | $30.57 | $61.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $34.85 | $69.70 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $38.65 | $77.29 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $48.85 | $97.69 |
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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