Clarkston, GA Road Trips
Clarkston, GA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 97 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Clarkston, GA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
252.6 mi
Savannah, GA
Quickest Drive
20m
Dunwoody, GA
Plan Around Clarkston, GA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clarkston, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clarkston, GA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clarkston, GA
Clarkston, GA to Savannah, GA
Clarkston, GA to Albany, GA
Clarkston, GA to Augusta, GA
Clarkston, GA to Macon, GA
Clarkston, GA to Smyrna, GA
Clarkston, GA to Roswell, GA
Clarkston, GA to Dunwoody, GA
Clarkston, GA to Atlanta, GA
Driving from Clarkston, GA
Expect an average of 97 miles and about 1h 53m behind the wheel when leaving Clarkston, GA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 253 miles (4h 39m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clarkston, GA are Savannah, GA (252.6 mi, 4h 39m), Albany, GA (186.2 mi, 3h 33m), Augusta, GA (144.5 mi, 2h 42m), Macon, GA (87.8 mi, 1h 42m), and Smyrna, GA (60.2 mi, 1h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 97-mile trip from Clarkston, GA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Clarkston, GA and 2 routes heading into Clarkston, GA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 253 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clarkston, GA covers 253 miles and takes approximately 4h 39m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Clarkston, GA runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 97-mile trip from Clarkston, GA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clarkston, GA include Savannah, GA, Albany, GA, Augusta, GA and Macon, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clarkston, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,560
Median Income
$46,495
Median Home Value
$279,500
Median Age
26.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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