How far is Pine Mountain, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Pine Mountain, GA to Columbus, GA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.03 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.97 mi
46.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 10:17 AM EST
Return by in Pine Mountain
Sat, Nov 7, 10:57 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Mountain
2026-11-07T09:36
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 10:17 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pine Mountain
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Pine Mountain
20.1 mi
00h 20m
To Columbus
19 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Mountain and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Street

    13 m · 6 sec · Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Harris Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Harris Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 185 South: Columbus

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    27.9 mi · 30 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  6. 6

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 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 Pine Mountain 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
27.9 mi · 72%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 4%
East Harris Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Macon Road
1.07 mi · 3%
10th Street
0.46 mi · 1%
I 185 South
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 20m from Pine Mountain
Leave By
7:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Mountain 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 Pine Mountain to Columbus?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Pine Mountain and 19 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Mountain and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 28.97 mi (46.62 km).

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#1 Pine Mountain

Pine Mountain is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.8648500, -84.8541000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Street (-84.854104, 32.864848)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
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
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.04 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.48 $6.18 $12.36
Diesel $5.66 $7.81 $15.62

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 Pine Mountain and Columbus. The current time is 09:36:56.

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.