Origin
Kingsland, GA
Evening in Kingsland on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsland, GA to Columbus, GA
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
252.6 mi
407 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsland, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Spanning 252.6 miles across Georgia, this trip connects the coastal southeast to the heart of the state in about 5 hours and 31 minutes. You will primarily navigate via US 82, US 1, and West King Street, making this a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a single-day journey. Expect to budget roughly $40 for fuel to complete the transit from Kingsland to Columbus. Since the entire route stays within the state of Georgia, you won't face significant regional shifts, but you will experience a steady transition from the low-lying coast toward the more inland terrain of Columbus. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that is well-suited for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two Georgia hubs.
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
126.3 miles from Kingsland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
With a 63% highway share, this drive balances efficient transit with the feel of regional roads. You should prepare for a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 99.8 miles along US 82. The character of the road shifts from local connections in Kingsland to more open highway driving as you progress westward. This isn't a high-intensity mountain climb or a repetitive interstate grind, but rather a steady, highway-focused drive. Navigating these segments requires focused attention, especially during the long stretches where your speed remains constant for nearly a hundred miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 1. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near GA 40 Connector / Indian Trail.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 252.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 18.9 miles (GA 40 Connector / Indian Trail): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
18.9 mi into trip
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~28m in
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GA 40 Connector / Indian Trail
Turn right onto GA 40 Connector / Indian Trail
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Continue onto US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121 toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
5
57.8 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
207.9 mi into trip
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~4h 32m in
|
GA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
251.7 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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6th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 99.8 mi | 2h 10m |
| US 1 | 33.9 mi | 41m |
| West King Street | 18.8 mi | 28m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 16.3 mi | 23m |
| Richland Bypass | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Albany Highway | 12 mi | 14m |
| South Parrott Street | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| GA 520 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 99.8 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on GA 40
123 ft
·
4 sec
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East King Avenue
2
Continue on GA 40
19 mi
·
28 min
·
West King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto GA 40 Connector
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Trail
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
5
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
32 mi
·
39 min
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US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Carswell Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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South Georgia Parkway
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.6 mi
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7 min
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Albany Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.1 mi
·
6 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi
·
5 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi
·
18 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 82; GA 520
32 mi
·
43 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.2 mi
·
7 min
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Clark Avenue
20
Take the exit onto US 82; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82; GA 520
21
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 133; GA 520
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Liberty Expressway
22
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
23
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
25
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Roundtree Drive
28
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive
29
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi
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9 min
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Columbus Highway
Use the none lane.
30
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi
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10 min
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South Parrott Street
Use the none lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 520
32
Continue on GA 520
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Richland Bypass
Use the none lane.
33
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 280; GA 520
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
Use the none lane.
36
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
37
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
9th Street
38
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Veterans Parkway
39
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple since it is designed to be completed in one day with just one recommended stop. To keep your energy up, aim to pace your break around the middle of your 5-hour and 31-minute drive to avoid fatigue on the longer stretches. Watch your fuel gauge closely as you transition between US 1 and US 82, ensuring you top off well before the longest 99.8-mile segment. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to beat potential traffic as you approach Columbus. Because the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preferences for daylight driving.
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 126.3 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.8 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.3 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA
This is one driving day of about 252.6 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingsland, 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 US 82 for about 99.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.3 mi from Kingsland, GA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 126.3 miles from Kingsland, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.8 miles.
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
$40.43 one way
$80.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $47.52 | $95.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.12 | $112.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.10 | $10.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101 | 1 | $35.36 | $16.17 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Albany, GA
126 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
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
5h 31m 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 Kingsland, GA to Columbus, GA covers 252.6 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, US 1, West King Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.3 miles from Kingsland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 252.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 18.9 miles (GA 40 Connector / Indian Trail): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles (US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingsland, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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