How far is Columbus, GA from Tybee Island, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Tybee Island, GA is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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 and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Tybee Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Tybee Island.
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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
136.7 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
14.8 mi · 23 min · East Victory Drive
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Continue on 1st Street
3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Butler Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Court
40 m · 6 sec · 10th Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Tybee Island.
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
137 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Partly Cloudy near Tybee Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Tybee Island?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Columbus and 132 miles from Tybee Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Partly Cloudy near Tybee Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Tybee Island. Straight-line distance: 244.16 mi (392.93 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tybee Island
Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,051 |
| Coordinates | 32.0002200, -80.8456700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tybee Island (-80.84567, 32.00022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.44 | $88.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.30 | $104.61 |
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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