How far is Manchester, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Manchester, GA to Columbus, GA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
38.74 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.89 mi
56.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.89 mi
Kilometers
56.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 5, 12:36 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-05T11:47
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 5, 12:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Waverly Hall
GA

Human settlement in Harris County, Georgia, United States of America

From Manchester
19.7 mi
00h 24m
To Columbus
19.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Perry Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 5th Avenue

    2270 ft · 1 min · North 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road

    25.8 mi · 35 min · Warm Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Macon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Macon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Road
25.8 mi · 66%
Macon Road
1.77 mi · 5%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 4%
University Avenue
1.43 mi · 4%
Broad Street
0.92 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly Hall
00h 24m from Manchester
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Waverly Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Manchester and 19.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 34.89 mi (56.15 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,918
Coordinates32.8598500, -84.6199300
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Perry Street (-84.619926, 32.86005)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Columbus. The current time is 11:47:20.

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.