Trip from Columbus, GA to Jesup, GA

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

214.8 mi

346 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m

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

Downtown Jesup, GA, GA

Jesup, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, GA to Jesup, GA covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 $34.38 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

107.4 miles from Columbus, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 214.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 47m 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 Jesup, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
10th Street Unavailable Refreshing
10th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Wynnton Road Unavailable Refreshing
Macon Road Unavailable Refreshing
Beaver Run Road Unavailable Refreshing
Orange Street Unavailable Refreshing
Vineville Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Veterans Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Jesup, 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

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway
16

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
17

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

9.6 mi · 13 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
18

Take the ramp right toward I-75 South: Valdosta

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I-75 South: Valdosta
19

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
21

Turn left onto Marshallville Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Marshallville Road
22

Continue on Larry Walker Parkway

8.7 mi · 10 min · Larry Walker Parkway
23

Continue on Golden Isles Highway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway
24

Continue on Main Street

4.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
25

Continue on Perry Highway

5.5 mi · 6 min · Perry Highway
26

Continue on 341 Boulevard

1.7 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard
27

Turn left onto Commerce Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street
28

Continue on Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
29

Continue straight

16 mi · 20 min
30

Keep slight right to continue on Hawkinsville Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hawkinsville Highway
31

Keep slight right

38 mi · 53 min
32

Continue on Lumber City Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
33

Continue on West Coffee Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street
34

Continue on East Jarman Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Jarman Street
35

Continue on Baxley Highway

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baxley Highway
36

Continue on Golden Isles Highway West

9.7 mi · 12 min · Golden Isles Highway West
37

Continue on West Parker Street

3.3 mi · 5 min · West Parker Street
38

Continue on Golden Isles Highway East

12 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East
39

Continue on Odum Highway

6.2 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway
40

Continue on South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
41

Continue on Odum Highway

6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway
42

Continue on West Cherry Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Cherry Street
43

Take the exit slight right toward West Cherry Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Cherry Street
44

Turn straight onto West Cherry Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cherry Street
45

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 107.4 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 23m 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jesup, 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 214.8 miles and 4h 47m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.4 mi from Columbus, GA · 2h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

107 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jesup, GA

The final approach into Jesup, 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 Jesup, 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

$34.38 one way

$68.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $37.45 $74.91
premium $4.78 $40.41 $80.81
diesel $5.64 $47.72 $95.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.4 0 $22.55 $10.31
Efficient EV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59
EV Truck/SUV 85.9 1 $30.07 $13.75

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Columbus, GA

Evening in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

6:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jesup, GA

Evening in Jesup on Sunday

Local time

6:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 47m 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 Jesup, GA covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 107.4 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 $34.38 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 4h 47m 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 Jesup, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, GA to Jesup, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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