How far is Columbus, GA from Whitemarsh Island, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Whitemarsh Island, GA is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.21 mi
05h 09m
Flight
233.95 mi
376.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.21 mi
Kilometers
407.5 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, May 3, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-03T07:05
Arrive Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
126.4 mi
02h 34m
To Whitemarsh Island
126.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Whitemarsh Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Whitemarsh Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    136.7 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Victory Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bradley Point Road

    1332 ft · 1 min · Bradley Point Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Commodore Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Commodore Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Whitemarsh Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
137 mi · 54%
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 26%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 12%
East Victory Drive
3.51 mi · 1%
37th Street
2.84 mi · 1%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 34m from Columbus
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Whitemarsh Island?

The road trip is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Columbus and 126.8 miles from Whitemarsh Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Whitemarsh Island. Straight-line distance: 233.95 mi (376.51 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Whitemarsh Island

#2 Whitemarsh Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population6,792
Coordinates32.0288200, -81.0167800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Whitemarsh Island (-81.01678, 32.02882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.82 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
17.86 gal · 67.64 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $4.78 $42.67 $85.34
Diesel $5.62 $50.22 $100.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Whitemarsh Island. The current time is 07:05:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.