Origin
Jesup, GA
Evening in Jesup on Sunday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
209.8 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA covers 209.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 4th Street, West Pine Street, West Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.58 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
104.9 miles from Jesup, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 209.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 4th 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. 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 3h 56m 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 Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cherry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Odum Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Isles Highway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Parker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Isles Highway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on West Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn left onto West Pine Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
4
Continue on West Cherry Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Cherry Street
5
Continue on Odum Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Odum Highway
6
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Odum Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Odum Highway
8
Continue on Golden Isles Highway East
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden Isles Highway East
9
Continue on East Parker Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Parker Street
10
Continue on Golden Isles Highway West
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Golden Isles Highway West
11
Continue on Baxley Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxley Highway
12
Continue on East Jarman Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Jarman Street
13
Continue on West Coffee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
14
Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
15
Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
East Golden Isles Highway
16
Continue on East Oak Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
17
Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
18
Merge slight left onto West Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Oak Street
19
Continue on West Golden Isles Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Golden Isles Highway
20
Continue on McRae Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
McRae Highway
21
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
22
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
20 min
24
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
25
Turn right onto Progress Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Progress Avenue
26
Turn right onto 341 Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
341 Boulevard
27
Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
28
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
30
Continue on Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Larry Walker Parkway
31
Continue on Marshallville Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Marshallville Road
32
Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
33
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley
35
Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Nunn Boulevard
36
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
37
Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
38
Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
39
Turn left onto Vineville Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
40
Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Orange Street
41
At the end of the road, turn left
39 mi
·
46 min
42
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
43
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
44
Continue on Beaver Run Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
45
Turn left
9.7 mi
·
15 min
46
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
47
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
48
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
49
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 104.9 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 1h 58m 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 104.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 13m
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 Jesup, 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 Jesup, GA
This is one driving day of about 209.8 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jesup, 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 104.9 mi from Jesup, GA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.9 miles from Jesup, 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
$33.58 one way
$67.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
| premium | $4.78 | $39.47 | $78.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
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: 73.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.03 | $10.07 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.37 | $13.43 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 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 56m 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 Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA covers 209.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 4th Street, West Pine Street, West Cherry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.9 miles from Jesup, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.58 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 is a straightforward 3h 56m 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 Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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