How far is Columbus, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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.
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Sugar Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Sugar Hill.
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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
14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee
1521 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
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Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
1581 ft · 30 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
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Continue on Suwanee Buford Dam Road
1954 ft · 39 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road
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Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Sugar Hill.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Sugar Hill?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Newnan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Columbus and 72.6 miles from Sugar Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Newnan
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 Newnan.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 126.34 mi (203.33 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugar Hill
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 21,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064900, -84.0335200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
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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