How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Columbus, GA is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.37 mi
02h 22m
Flight
133.99 mi
215.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.99 mi
Kilometers
215.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.37 mi
Kilometers
243.6 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowery Branch
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowery Branch
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Newnan
GA

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

From Flowery Branch
76.2 mi
01h 11m
To Columbus
75.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flowery Branch and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2857 ft · 57 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    989 ft · 20 sec · Spout Springs Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 985 South, US 23 South

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowery Branch and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 37%
Lanier Parkway
44.8 mi · 30%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 30%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Macon Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newnan
01h 11m from Flowery Branch
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flowery Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flowery Branch to Columbus?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 76.2 miles from Flowery Branch and 75.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowery Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Newnan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newnan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newnan.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

60 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

100 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowery Branch and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 133.99 mi (215.63 km).

Flowery Branch

#1 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-83.925045, 34.185022)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.22 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.44 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowery Branch and Columbus. The current time is 18:50:58.

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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.