Origin
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Columbus, GA to Hinesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
242.2 mi
390 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Hinesville, GA covers 242.2 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Parkway, 10th Street, 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.1 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 7m. Total distance: 242.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 7m 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 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 242.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Parkway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to Hinesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Parkway | — | — |
| 10th Street | — | — |
| 10th Avenue | — | — |
| Wynnton Road | — | — |
| Macon Road | — | — |
| Beaver Run Road | — | — |
| Orange Street | — | — |
| Vineville Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Hinesville, GA.
1
Start on Veterans Parkway
13 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
3
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
4
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
6
Continue on Macon Road
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Macon Road
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
8
Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
9
Continue on Macon Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Macon Road
10
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
39 mi
·
46 min
12
Turn right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue on Orange Street
351 ft
·
11 sec
·
Orange Street
14
Continue on Vineville Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
15
Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
17
Continue on East Church Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Church Street
18
Continue on Miami Valley Road
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Miami Valley Road
19
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
3 min
20
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
21
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
22
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
23
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue straight
15 mi
·
20 min
25
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
4 min
26
Take the ramp slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
28
Take the exit slight right toward GA 67: Pembroke, Ft Stewart
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 67: Pembroke, Ft Stewart
29
Turn right
18 mi
·
26 min
30
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
31
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
32
Turn right onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Sunbury Road
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oglethorpe Highway
34
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
35
Turn right
69 ft
·
3 sec
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 121.1 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 33m 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 53 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hinesville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Columbus, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 242.2 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.1 mi from Columbus, GA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.1 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hinesville, GA
The final approach into Hinesville, 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 Hinesville, 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
$37.87 one way
$75.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.41 | $82.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.83 | $89.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.47 | $106.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.43 | $11.63 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.19 | $9.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.91 | $15.50 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hinesville, GA
Morning in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
7:39 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hinesville, GA covers 242.2 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Parkway, 10th Street, 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.1 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 $37.87 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to Hinesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, GA to Hinesville, 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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