Origin
Hazlehurst, GA
Morning in Hazlehurst on Monday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
163.8 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlehurst, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA covers 163.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Coffee Street, Lumber City Highway, East Golden Isles Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.21 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
81.9 miles from Hazlehurst, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 163.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Coffee Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Coffee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lumber City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Golden Isles Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Golden Isles Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McRae Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Coffee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on East Jarman Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Jarman Street
2
Continue on West Coffee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
3
Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
4
Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
East Golden Isles Highway
5
Continue on East Oak Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
6
Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
7
Merge slight left onto West Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Oak Street
8
Continue on West Golden Isles Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Golden Isles Highway
9
Continue on McRae Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
McRae Highway
10
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
20 min
13
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
14
Turn right onto Progress Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Progress Avenue
15
Turn right onto 341 Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
341 Boulevard
16
Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
17
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
19
Continue on Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Larry Walker Parkway
20
Continue on Marshallville Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Marshallville Road
21
Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
22
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley
24
Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Nunn Boulevard
25
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
26
Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
28
Turn left onto Vineville Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
29
Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Orange Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left
39 mi
·
46 min
31
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
32
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
33
Continue on Beaver Run Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
34
Turn left
9.7 mi
·
15 min
35
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
36
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
37
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
38
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 81.9 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 1h 32m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 32m
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 Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, GA
This is one driving day of about 163.8 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hazlehurst, 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 81.9 mi from Hazlehurst, GA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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
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
$26.21 one way
$52.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.20 | $7.86 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.33 | $6.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.93 | $10.48 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Morning in Columbus on Monday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
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82 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
30 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
3h 5m 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA covers 163.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Coffee Street, Lumber City Highway, East Golden Isles Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.9 miles from Hazlehurst, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.21 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.
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazlehurst, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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