How far is Nahunta, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Nahunta, GA to Columbus, GA is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worth County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nahunta and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nahunta and Columbus.
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Start on Cannon Street
18 m · 8 sec · Cannon Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
840 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cleveland Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Cleveland Street
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Continue straight
19 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 44 min
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Turn straight onto Clark Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit straight
2613 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Richland Bypass
15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 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 Nahunta 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.
Albany Highway
Continue straight
31.8 mi · 00h 44m
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 Nahunta and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nahunta to Columbus?
The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 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?
Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Nahunta and 110.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nahunta and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nahunta and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 196.67 mi (316.51 km).
#1 Nahunta
City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 31.2043900, -81.9812300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $3.96 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.63 | $69.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
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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