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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
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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.
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Start on County Line Road
76 m · 7 sec · County Line Road
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Continue on Sugarhill Road
3126 ft · 1 min · Sugarhill Road
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Turn left onto Five Points Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Five Points Road
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Pine Street
140 m · 14 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street
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Keep slight right
9.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
15.8 mi · 22 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street
41 m · 5 sec · East Oglethorpe Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street
14.1 mi · 20 min · East Oglethorpe Street
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Continue on Ellaville Road
2934 ft · 56 sec · Ellaville Road
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Turn straight onto East 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
14.8 mi · 22 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 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 Sugar Hill and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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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).
#1 Sugar Hill
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 25,132 |
| Coordinates | 32.2890500, -83.6537900 |
| 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: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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