How far is Tybee Island, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Columbus, GA is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
269.74 mi
04h 36m
Flight
244.16 mi
392.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.16 mi
Kilometers
392.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.74 mi
Kilometers
434.11 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, May 3, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-05-03T05:27
Arrive Columbus
Sun, May 3, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tybee Island
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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Tybee Island
131.6 mi
02h 18m
To Columbus
138.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tybee Island and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

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

    30 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tybee Island 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
137 mi · 51%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 8%
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 3%
Islands Expressway
7.18 mi · 3%
East 37th Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Butler Avenue
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

137 mi · 02h 27m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
02h 18m from Tybee Island
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tybee Island and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tybee Island to Columbus?

The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Tybee Island and 138.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tybee Island and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 244.16 mi (392.93 km).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.03 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.42
19.04 gal · 72.06 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.71 $75.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.16 $84.33
Premium $4.78 $45.49 $90.97
Diesel $5.62 $53.54 $107.08

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tybee Island and Columbus. The current time is 05:27:08.

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.