Origin
Moultrie, GA
Morning in Moultrie on Monday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
124.3 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moultrie, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA covers 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street Northwest, 1st Avenue Northwest, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.89 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Moultrie, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 124.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Street Northwest 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 Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tifton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sylvester Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albany Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moultrie, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on West Central Avenue
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
374 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest
381 ft
·
20 sec
·
1st Avenue Northwest
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on Tifton Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Tifton Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sylvester Highway
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Sylvester Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sylvester Highway
8
Turn left
31 mi
·
37 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
10
Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Liberty Expressway
11
Continue straight
9.5 mi
·
12 min
12
Turn straight onto Albany Highway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
13
Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
14
Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
15
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
16
Continue on Roundtree Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
17
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
18
Continue on Columbus Highway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus Highway
19
Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Parrott Street
20
Keep slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
21
Continue on Richland Bypass
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Richland Bypass
22
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
3 min
23
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
24
Continue on 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
25
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
26
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
9th Street
27
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
28
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.1 miles from Moultrie, GA, or about 1h 6m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Moultrie, 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 Moultrie, GA
This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moultrie, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Moultrie, GA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.1 miles from Moultrie, 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
$19.89 one way
$39.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.67 | $43.35 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA covers 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street Northwest, 1st Avenue Northwest, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Moultrie, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.89 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.
The drive from Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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