Origin
Maysville, GA
Afternoon in Maysville on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
176.7 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maysville, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA covers 176.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maysville Road, GA 82, Dry Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.63 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
88.3 miles from Maysville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 176.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 176.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maysville Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville Road | — | — |
| GA 82 | — | — |
| Dry Pond Road | — | — |
| Holly Springs Road | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| James Wendell George Parkway | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| GA 22 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maysville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maysville, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on Maysville Road
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maysville Road
2
Continue on Maysville Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Maysville Road
3
Turn right onto GA 82 Connector
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
GA 82 Connector
4
Keep slight right to continue on Dry Pond Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dry Pond Road
5
Continue on Holly Springs Road
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
Holly Springs Road
6
Take the ramp left toward I 85 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 85 South
7
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
36 min
8
Keep slight right
27 mi
·
32 min
9
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
11
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
45 mi
·
47 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
GA 22 Spur West
14
Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
15
Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
16
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
18
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.3 miles from Maysville, GA, or about 1h 22m 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 39 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.3 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
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 Maysville, 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 Maysville, GA
This is one driving day of about 176.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Maysville, 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 88.3 mi from Maysville, GA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Maysville, 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
$27.63 one way
$55.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.21 | $60.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.70 | $65.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.01 | $78.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53 | 0 | $18.55 | $8.48 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.74 | $11.31 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Afternoon in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
88 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
28 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
2h 44m 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 Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA covers 176.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maysville Road, GA 82, Dry Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.3 miles from Maysville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maysville, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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