How far is Hampton, GA from Columbus, GA?

Fastest route

The route from Hampton, Georgia 30228 to Columbus, Georgia is approximately 89.2 miles (143.4 kilometers) and takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes. The fastest route considering current traffic conditions is via GA-85 S.

Directions

  1. Start by heading west on Oak St toward W Main St.
  2. Slightly right onto Woolsey Rd.
  3. Follow Woolsey Rd until you reach US-19 S/Bear Creek Blvd/US Hwy 41 S.
  4. Turn left onto US-19 S/Bear Creek Blvd/US Hwy 41 S and continue on this road.
  5. Keep left to continue on US-19 S/US-41 BYP S/Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy/US Hwy 41 S.
  6. Continue following US-19 S and keep left.
  7. Turn right onto GA-18 W/Concord St in Zebulon.
  8. Continue on GA-18 W and make a right onto GA-109 W/GA-18 W/GA-74 W.
  9. Turn left onto GA-85 S/Millarden Rd and continue on GA-85 S.
  10. Turn left onto GA-85 S/Broad St and stay on GA-85 S.
  11. Slight right to stay on GA-85 S.
  12. Continue on US-27 ALT S and drive until you reach Veterans Pkwy in Columbus.
  13. Turn left onto US-27 ALT S and pass by Sonic Drive-In on the right.
  14. Finally, use the left two lanes to turn left onto Veterans Pkwy.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Start early to avoid heavy traffic.
  • 🛣️ Follow the signs for GA-85 S to stay on the fastest route.
  • ⛽ Plan for any necessary fuel or restroom stops along the way.
  • 🚧 Stay updated with real-time traffic information for any potential delays or alternate routes.
  • 📍 Familiarize yourself with the landmarks and street names mentioned in the directions to ensure you're on the right path.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.61 mi
01h 55m
Flight
75.93 mi
122.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.61 mi
Kilometers
176.4 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
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
Hogansville
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States of America

From Hampton
53.6 mi
00h 57m
To Columbus
56 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street North

    1366 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    692 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woolsey Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woolsey Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    575 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McDonough Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lanier Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 54 West

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 54 West

  11. 11

    Continue on Floy Farr Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Floy Farr Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Floy Farr Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Floy Farr Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 85 South: Newnan, Shenandoah

    1286 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  18. 18

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 41%
I 85 South
25.2 mi · 23%
Floy Farr Parkway
12.7 mi · 12%
Highway 54 West
6.64 mi · 6%
McDonough Road
5.8 mi · 5%
Bear Creek Boulevard
4.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

44.7 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hogansville
00h 57m from Hampton
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Columbus?

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hogansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Hampton and 56 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Hogansville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hogansville, 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 Hogansville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

85 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 Hampton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.19 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

City in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Population8,184
Coordinates33.3870600, -84.2829800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street North (-84.282872, 33.387058)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.66
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.33 $30.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.78 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $5.62 $21.76 $43.53

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Columbus. The current time is 02:27:55.

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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.