How far is Columbus, GA from Sylvania, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Sylvania, GA is about 230.5 miles (371 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Sylvania.
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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
781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on East Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Miami Valley Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1365 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3028 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton
2438 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto East Parrish Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Parrish Street
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Continue straight
2449 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
709 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Ogeechee Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Ogeechee Street
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Continue on North Main Street
38 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Ogeechee Street
58 m · 4 sec · East Ogeechee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ogeechee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Sylvania.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.4 mi · 01h 34m
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 Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (371 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Columbus and 115.4 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Sylvania.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 196.05 mi (315.52 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sylvania
City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,450 |
| Coordinates | 32.7504400, -81.6367800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-81.63678, 32.75044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $32.20 | $64.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.72 | $91.45 |
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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