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

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Columbus, GA is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
91.98 mi
01h 46m
Flight
78.74 mi
126.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.74 mi
Kilometers
126.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.98 mi
Kilometers
148.02 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
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
Ellaville
GA

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sugar Hill
45.5 mi
00h 53m
To Columbus
46.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Line Road

    76 m · 7 sec · County Line Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sugarhill Road

    3126 ft · 1 min · Sugarhill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sugar Hill Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Sugar Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Five Points Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Five Points Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    140 m · 14 sec · Pine Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street

    41 m · 5 sec · East Oglethorpe Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street

    14.1 mi · 20 min · East Oglethorpe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ellaville Road

    2934 ft · 56 sec · Ellaville Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 17%
Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
15.8 mi · 17%
Martha Berry Highway
14.8 mi · 16%
East Oglethorpe Street
14.1 mi · 15%
2nd Street
11.8 mi · 13%
Walnut Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Clarke Duncan Highway

Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway

15.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellaville
00h 53m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sugar Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Hill to Columbus?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Sugar Hill and 46.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 78.74 mi (126.72 km).

Sugar Hill

#1 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.653775, 32.289284)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.78 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $5.62 $18.28 $36.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Columbus. The current time is 06:19:44.

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.