Columbus, Georgia to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.9 miles 1013.8 km · straight line
746.1 miles actual route 1200.8 km · driving distance
14h 11min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Washington DC?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Washington DC is 629.9 miles (1013.8 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 746.1 miles, taking about 14h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Georgia and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Georgia to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 11min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 1min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~18h 26min $90–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM