Origin
Columbus, GA
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Comer, GA
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
196.4 mi
316 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Comer, GA
Connor Forsyth
Trip Overview
Traveling from Columbus to Comer covers 196.4 miles across the Southeast, making for a manageable journey that takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $31 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route primarily utilizes the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, and University Parkway to navigate through Georgia. Whether you are heading out for work or leisure, this path offers a reliable connection between the two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.2 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, balancing fast highway transit with more localized roads. Roughly 54% of your journey will be spent on major highways, providing steady progress toward your destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.8 miles while cruising along the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, which helps keep your travel time efficient. As you transition from the initial highway segments onto the parkways, the road's personality shifts, requiring you to stay alert through different traffic environments. Expect a balanced mix of high-speed cruising and slower, more technical sections as you navigate the full 196.4-mile distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 10th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 196.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Wynnton Road
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
111.3 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
7
172.2 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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US 29; US 78; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...
Towns Along This Route
Between Columbus, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Athens, Lexington and Hartwell.
Athens
132.6 mi in
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~2h 30m
Lexington
172.2 mi in
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~3h 19m
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via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Hartwell
172.2 mi in
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~3h 19m
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via US 29; US 78; GA 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 58.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 43.7 mi | 46m |
| University Parkway | 39.1 mi | 48m |
| Northeast Expressway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Outer Loop 10 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Downtown Connector | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Hull Colbert Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Comer, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1
11 ft
·
5 sec
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Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
16 sec
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10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Macon Road
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 185 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 185
44 mi
·
46 min
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Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto I 85
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 85
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 106
Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
15
Continue on GA 316
39 mi
·
48 min
·
University Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 29; US 78; GA 8
Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Outer Loop 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 29; GA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29; GA 8
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 72
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hull Road
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on GA 72
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hull Colbert Road
21
Continue on GA 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Third Avenue
22
Continue on GA 72
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Colbert-Comer Road
23
Turn right onto West Sunset Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunset Avenue
24
Turn right onto GA 22
165 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
25
Continue on GA 22
149 ft
·
9 sec
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Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
GA 22
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 51 minute drive, aim to head out during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the major parkways. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refresh before tackling the final leg of the trip. Fuel costs are estimated at $31, so filling up before you leave Columbus can help you avoid stop-and-start refueling along the way. Given the total distance, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace throughout the day. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and the Chet Atkins Parkway to ensure you stay on track through the primary junctions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.2 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.2 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Comer, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbus, 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 Columbus, GA
This is one driving day of about 196.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbus, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.2 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Comer, GA
The final approach into Comer, 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 Comer, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.43 one way
$62.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.25 | $68.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $36.94 | $73.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.63 | $87.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.50 | $12.57 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Comer, GA
Evening in Comer on Sunday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
3h 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 Columbus, GA to Comer, GA covers 196.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, University Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.2 miles from Columbus, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 196.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Columbus, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Athens, Lexington and Hartwell.
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