The drive from Colquitt, GA to Columbus, GA covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Martha Berry Highway, Crawford Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.3 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.69 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
53.3 miles from Colquitt, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 106.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 106.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Martha Berry Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.3 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
519 ft171 ft
Total Climb
488 ft
Total Descent
420 ft
Highest Point
519 ft
~83.8 mi in
Elevation Range
348 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Martha Berry Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 1st Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520 / Martha Berry Highway
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520 / Martha Berry Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
105.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|6th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
86.3 mi
1h 42m
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi
23m
Crawford Street
2.3 mi
3m
6th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
4th Street
0.5 mi
1m
9th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Veterans Parkway
0.1 mi
<1m
West College Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colquitt, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on College Street
55 ft·3 sec·College Street
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
335 ft·7 sec·North 1st Street
3
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
328 ft·7 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
333 ft·7 sec·South Cuthbert Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91
74 ft·2 sec·South Cuthbert Street
6
Turn right onto GA 45; GA 91
0.1 mi·14 sec·West College Street
7
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
2.3 mi·3 min·Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 27; GA 1
10 mi·11 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 27; GA 1
19 mi·22 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
16 mi·23 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
0.5 mi·1 min·4th Street
13
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·9th Street
15
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.1 mi·25 sec·Veterans Parkway
16
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
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 53.3 miles from Colquitt, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 miles.
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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 44m
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 Colquitt, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colquitt, GA
This is one driving day of about 106.7 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Colquitt, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Colquitt, GA
· 1h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Colquitt, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.3 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 69.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.69 one way
$33.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.24
$36.49
premium
$4.70
$19.75
$39.50
diesel
$5.61
$23.56
$47.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.20
$5.12
Efficient EV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
EV Truck/SUV
42.7
0
$14.94
$6.83
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Colquitt, GA
Morning
in Colquitt on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Columbus, GA
Morning
in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
53 mi in
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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colquitt, GA to Columbus, GA covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Martha Berry Highway, Crawford Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 miles from Colquitt, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Colquitt, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 171 ft to 519 ft elevation with about 488 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
