Origin
Columbus, GA
Afternoon in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Pine Mountain, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Mountain, GA
Thomas K
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Pine Mountain, GA covers 40 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, GA 18, Wynnton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 27.9 mi | 29m |
| GA 18 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 27.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Pine Mountain, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1
11 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
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
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 185 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 185
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34
Toward GA 18: Pine Mountain, West Point
10
Turn right onto GA 18
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 18
11
Turn left onto GA 18
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 18
12
Turn right onto Commerce Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Commerce Street
13
Arrive at destination
Commerce Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway
Continue onto US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Wynnton Road
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 185 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 185 North
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward GA 18: Pine Mountain, West Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward GA 18: Pine Mountain, West Point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Pine Mountain, GA
Afternoon in Pine Mountain on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
76°F
Hamilton, GA
20 mi in
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
3 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
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
40 mi in 50m, mostly highway — 27.9 mi of that is on Chet Atkins Parkway.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on Chet Atkins Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and GA 18. 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 US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 40 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 (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbus, GA to Pine Mountain, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Point
31.6 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.9 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Mountain, GA before heading back.
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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