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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.21 mi
02h 58m
Flight
141.08 mi
227.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.08 mi
Kilometers
227.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.21 mi
Kilometers
264.27 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Roopville
GA

Human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America

From Summerville
83.7 mi
01h 29m
To Columbus
80.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 Summerville and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerville and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1023 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard

    582 ft · 13 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1917 ft · 40 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge

    152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on West 2nd Avenue

    126 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 27 South, GA 53 West: Cedartown, Cave Spring

    1369 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turner McCall Boulevard

    2012 ft · 35 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard

    1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Rome Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cedartown Bypass

    28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on North Park Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    35.9 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  24. 24

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
53.9 mi · 33%
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 22%
Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 17%
North Park Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
New Franklin Road
7.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roopville
01h 29m from Summerville
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roopville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roopville.

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

78 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 141.08 mi (227.04 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States

Population4,238
Coordinates34.4806400, -85.3477300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-85.347748, 34.480591)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Columbus. The current time is 05:45:06.

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.