How far is East Griffin, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from East Griffin, GA to Columbus, GA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Griffin and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Griffin and Columbus.
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Start on the route
21 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto High Falls Road
1.5 km · 2 min · High Falls Road
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Continue on Spalding Street
1245 ft · 34 sec · Spalding Street
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Continue on Searcy Avenue
1070 ft · 36 sec · Searcy Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
867 ft · 21 sec · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1857 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn slight right onto South Hill Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Hill Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Concord Street
12.5 mi · 22 min · Concord Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Woodbury Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street
612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road
25.8 mi · 35 min · Warm Springs Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Macon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Macon Road
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Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Griffin and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Warm Springs Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road
25.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving East Griffin and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Griffin to Columbus?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from East Griffin and 40.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Griffin and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Griffin and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 69.75 mi (112.25 km).
#1 East Griffin
Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 33.2437300, -84.2288100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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