How far is Summerville, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Summerville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerville and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Columbus.
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Start on Washington Avenue
8 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1023 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard
582 ft · 13 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1917 ft · 40 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge
152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
126 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 27 South, GA 53 West: Cedartown, Cave Spring
1369 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McCall Boulevard
2012 ft · 35 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on North Park Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Whitesville Street
1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
930 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 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 Summerville 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.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Summerville 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 Summerville to Columbus?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Roopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Summerville and 80.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Summerville and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Roopville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roopville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 141.08 mi (227.04 km).
#1 Summerville
City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 34.4806400, -85.3477300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.66 | $55.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.56 | $65.13 |
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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