Blackshear, GA to Columbus, GA is 207.1 miles and takes about 4h 33m via US 82, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive is mostly on main highways, making it a straightforward path. With a recommended one-day duration and a relatively short distance, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time cruising on established routes.
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
103.6 miles from Blackshear, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
99.8 mi
2h 10m
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi
23m
Richland Bypass
15.4 mi
17m
Albany Highway
12 mi
14m
US 84
9.2 mi
13m
South Parrott Street
8.7 mi
10m
GA 520
8.3 mi
9m
Liberty Expressway
8.2 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 99.8 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackshear, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on GA 15; GA 121
26 ft·7 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
0.6 mi·45 sec·US 84; GA 38
3
Continue on US 84; GA 38
5.0 mi·6 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.5 mi·43 sec·US 84; GA 38
5
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.1 mi·5 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi·8 min·Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Fulford Road
8
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·South Georgia Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.6 mi·7 min·Albany Highway
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.4 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.1 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
12
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.5 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi·24 min·US 82; GA 520
15
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
16
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
17
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
2.8 mi·5 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
32 mi·43 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.2 mi·7 min·Clark Avenue
21
Take the exit onto US 82; GA 520
0.5 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
22
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 133; GA 520
8.2 mi·10 min·Liberty Expressway
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi·12 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
25
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
26
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·31 sec·Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
29
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
30
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
31
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi·10 min·South Parrott Street
32
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi·9 min·GA 520
33
Continue on GA 520
15 mi·17 min·Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
16 mi·23 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
0.5 mi·1 min·4th Street
37
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
38
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·9th Street
39
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.1 mi·25 sec·Veterans Parkway
40
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Blackshear in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the 4h 33m journey. The total distance of 207.1 miles is manageable for a single day, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stop. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 99.8-mile stretch on US 82, as services might be less frequent in some sections. The estimated fuel cost of $32 is a helpful benchmark for budgeting.
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 103.6 miles from Blackshear, GA, or about 2h 17m 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.6 miles or 2h 17m 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 43m
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 Blackshear, 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 Blackshear, GA
This is one driving day of about 207.1 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Blackshear, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 206.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84; GA 38
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip|~13m in|Albany Avenue
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
14.6 mi into trip|~22m in|US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
162.4 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|GA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
206.2 mi into trip|~4h 30m in|6th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.58 one way
$61.15 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.60
$67.20
premium
$4.49
$36.63
$73.25
diesel
$4.80
$39.10
$78.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.1
0
$21.75
$9.94
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.12
$8.28
EV Truck/SUV
82.8
1
$28.99
$13.25
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Blackshear, GA
Morning
in Blackshear on Sunday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SW 2 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:50PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Columbus, GA
Morning
in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 5 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:50PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
91°F
Albany, GA
104 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
2 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
4h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 157.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 64% of the total mileage on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 99.8 miles on US 82, offering a sustained period of cruising. After this extended highway segment, expect a transition to surface roads as you approach your destination. The density of exits and the merging of traffic will likely increase as you get closer to Columbus.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.8 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Martha Berry Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84; GA 38.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 84; GA 38): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Columbus is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering Alabama. It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning.
Top landmarks
•Springer Opera House — theater in Columbus, Georgia, United States
•Trinity Episcopal Church — church building in Columbus, United States of America
•Bullard-Hart House — historic house in Georgia, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 207.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.8 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84; GA 38): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (US 82; GA 520 / South Georgia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Columbus, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
