How far is Columbus, GA from Maysville, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Maysville, GA is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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 Fulton 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 Maysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Maysville.
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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
58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 82: Dry Pond Road, Holly Springs Road
1448 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Dry Pond Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Dry Pond Road
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Turn left onto Maysville Road
2603 ft · 46 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on Maysville Road
9 m · 1 sec · Maysville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maysville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Maysville.
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
58.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Maysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Maysville?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Columbus and 87.2 miles from Maysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Maysville.
Stop Ideas Near Fairburn
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 Fairburn.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 148.66 mi (239.25 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maysville
City in Banks and Jackson Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,175 |
| Coordinates | 34.2528800, -83.5615500 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maysville (-83.56155, 34.25288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.28 | $54.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
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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