How far is Hardwick, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Hardwick, GA to Columbus, GA is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.41 mi
02h 22m
Flight
110.75 mi
178.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.41 mi
Kilometers
214.7 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
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM EST
Return by in Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-11-06T17:18
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
9:30 PM EST
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
Reynolds
GA

Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Hardwick
64.5 mi
01h 11m
To Columbus
68.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vinson Highway

    27 m · 4 sec · Vinson Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wayne Street

    621 ft · 20 sec · South Wayne Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Andrews Street

    2119 ft · 1 min · West Andrews Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Effingham Road

    1257 ft · 34 sec · Effingham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ivey Drive

    3103 ft · 1 min · Ivey Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Frank Bone Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · Frank Bone Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Shurling Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
77.6 mi · 58%
GA 540
9.73 mi · 7%
Shurling Drive
2.73 mi · 2%
Gray Highway
0.86 mi · 1%
I 16
0.78 mi · 1%
Ivey Drive
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

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
+22.7 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
01h 11m from Hardwick
Leave By
1:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hardwick and Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Hardwick and 68.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hardwick and Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.24 km).

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#1 Hardwick

Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0682000, -83.2234900
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Vinson Highway (-83.223458, 33.068312)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.37
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $16.68 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.04 $19.02 $38.04
Premium $4.48 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.66 $26.66 $53.32

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardwick and Columbus. The current time is 17:18:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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