- Take I-85 S from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA.
This is the most direct route and takes about 3 hours.
- Take I-185 S from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, GA.
This will add about 1 hour and 30 minutes to your trip.
The total distance of the trip is approximately 270 miles.
Here are the detailed directions:
1. Start on S Mint St in Charlotte, NC.
Head west on E Stonewall St toward S Mint St.
2. Turn right onto S Mint St.
Continue to follow S Mint St.
3. Turn right onto I-277 S.
Take the I-277 S/US-29 S/US-74 W ramp on the left.
4. Keep right to stay on I-277 S.
Follow I-277 S for 22.6 miles.
5. Take exit 1B.
Take the I-85 S/I-26 W ramp on the right toward Spartanburg/Columbia/Atlanta/Savannah.
6. Merge onto I-85 S.
Follow I-85 S for 117 miles.
7. Take exit 66.
Take the I-285 W ramp on the right toward Atlanta/Augusta.
8. Merge onto I-285 W.
Follow I-285 W for 2.5 miles.
9. Take exit 30.
Take the I-20 W ramp on the right toward Montgomery/Birmingham.
10. Merge onto I-20 W.
Follow I-20 W for 113 miles.
11. Take exit 51.
Take the GA-109 N ramp on the left toward Columbus.
12. Turn left onto GA-109 N/Warm Springs Rd.
Follow GA-109 N/Warm Springs Rd for 12 miles.
13. Turn left onto Hamilton Rd.
Follow Hamilton Rd for 1.3 miles.
14. Arrive at Columbus, GA.