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Trip from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

116.8 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Belvedere Park, GA, GA

Belvedere Park, GA

Ivan Dražić

Trip Overview

The drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA covers 116.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia Drive, Memorial Drive, Maynard Terrace Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.4 miles from Belvedere Park, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 116.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 116.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbia Drive
Memorial Drive
Maynard Terrace Southeast
I 20 West
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
I 75 South
Downtown Connector
James Wendell George Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Columbia Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere Park, GA and Columbus, GA.

1

Start on the route

125 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn right

52 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn right

79 ft · 8 sec
4

Turn right onto Columbia Drive

256 ft · 12 sec · Columbia Drive
5

Turn left onto Memorial Drive

3.9 mi · 6 min · Memorial Drive
6

Turn left onto Maynard Terrace Southeast

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Maynard Terrace Southeast
7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 20 West: Birmingham
8

Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 85 South, I 75 North, I 85 North: Macon, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Greenville

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 75 South, I 85 South, I 75 North, I 85 North: Macon, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Greenville
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
11

Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

1.0 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
12

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

56 mi · 1 hr · I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
14

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

45 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
15

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
16

Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

377 ft · 9 sec · GA 22 Spur West
17

Turn slight right onto Macon Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Macon Road
18

Continue on Wynnton Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
19

Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
20

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 10th Street
21

Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Belvedere Park, GA, or about 55m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.4 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Belvedere Park, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Belvedere Park, GA

This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Belvedere Park, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.4 mi from Belvedere Park, GA · 55m into the drive

Downtown East Newnan, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Newnan, GA

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

College Park, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Newnan, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Belvedere Park, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Columbus, GA

The final approach into Columbus, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.26 one way

$36.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.97 $39.94
premium $4.70 $21.62 $43.23
diesel $5.61 $25.79 $51.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61
Efficient EV 29.2 0 $10.22 $4.67
EV Truck/SUV 46.7 0 $16.35 $7.48

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Belvedere Park, GA

Late night in Belvedere Park on Saturday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, GA

Late night in Columbus on Saturday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA covers 116.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia Drive, Memorial Drive, Maynard Terrace Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Belvedere Park, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Belvedere Park, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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