Origin
Hahira, GA
Night in Hahira on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
153.5 mi
247 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hahira, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 33, GA 133, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on GA 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.00 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Hahira, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 41; GA 7; GA 122 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.5 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 41; GA 7; GA 122 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.5 miles (US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.3 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 41; GA 7; GA 122 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 122 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.5 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
63.3 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North:...
4
108.8 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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GA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
152.6 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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6th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 19m
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via GA 133
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 33 | 32.3 mi | 39m |
| GA 133 | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 16.3 mi | 23m |
| Richland Bypass | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Liberty Expressway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| US 82 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| South Parrott Street | 8.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
GA 33
— 32.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hahira, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on South Church Street
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 122
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto GA 133
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 133
4
Continue on GA 133
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 133
5
Merge onto GA 133
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 133
6
Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 33; GA 133
32 mi
·
39 min
·
GA 33; GA 133
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 133
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
10
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Liberty Expressway
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
17
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
18
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus Highway
19
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Parrott Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 520
21
Continue on GA 520
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
25
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
9th Street
27
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
28
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
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 76.8 miles from Hahira, GA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Hahira, 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 Hahira, GA
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Hahira, 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 GA 33 for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.8 mi from Hahira, GA · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Hahira, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.00 one way
$48.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Columbus, GA
Night in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Leesburg, GA
77 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
25 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 16m 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 Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 33, GA 133, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from Hahira, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.5 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 (US 41; GA 7; GA 122 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.5 miles (US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.3 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
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