How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Columbus, GA is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.92 mi
04h 07m
Flight
218.4 mi
351.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.4 mi
Kilometers
351.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.92 mi
Kilometers
410.26 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Richmond Hill
124.1 mi
02h 03m
To Columbus
130.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Avenue

    838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ford Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence

    7 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    128.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
129 mi · 51%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 8%
I 95 North
9.44 mi · 4%
Ford Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
Vineville Street
0.56 mi
10th Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

129 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 03m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Columbus?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Richmond Hill and 130.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.65 one way or $71.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 218.4 mi (351.48 km).

Richmond Hill

#1 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Avenue (-81.303448, 31.938265)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.05 L · about $35.65
Round trip
$71.30
18 gal · 68.1 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.65 $71.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.86 $79.72
Premium $4.78 $43.00 $86.00
Diesel $5.62 $50.62 $101.23

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Columbus. The current time is 02:25:43.

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.