Origin
Pine Mountain, GA
Morning in Pine Mountain on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Mountain, GA to Columbus, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Mountain, GA
Thomas K
Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Mountain, GA to Columbus, GA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, GA 18, Wynnton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 40.1 miles, with most of the trip on Chet Atkins Parkway and GA 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.9 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and GA 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 185 South: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
8
36.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 22 Spur West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 22 Spur West
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 27.9 mi | 29m |
| GA 18 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Harris Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 27.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Mountain, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on Commerce Street
41 ft
·
6 sec
·
Commerce Street
2
Turn left onto East Harris Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Harris Street
3
Turn right onto GA 18
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 18
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 185
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
11
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
12
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Pine Mountain, GA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Pine Mountain, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbus, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Columbus, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.51 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hamilton, GA
20 mi in
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
49m 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 Pine Mountain, GA to Columbus, GA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, GA 18, Wynnton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Pine Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.25 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pine Mountain, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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