How far is Martinez, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Martinez, GA to Columbus, GA is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinez and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinez and Columbus.
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Start on Riverwatch Parkway
142 m · 11 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
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Turn left onto Baston Road
603 ft · 23 sec · Baston Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Atlanta
3213 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
930 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 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 Martinez and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
82 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Martinez 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 Martinez to Columbus?
The road trip is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Martinez and 104 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martinez and Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
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 Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinez and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 183.86 mi (295.9 km).
#1 Martinez
Martinez is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5173600, -82.0756700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.54 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $32.26 | $64.53 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $45.22 | $90.45 |
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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