Origin
Andersonville, GA
Late night in Andersonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Andersonville, GA to Ophir, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andersonville, GA
Tom Fisk
Ophir, GA
Daniel Żabiński
Trip Overview
Andersonville to Ophir is 22.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via East Cherokee Drive, Hightower Road, and Yellow Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short jaunt stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience, ideal for a leisurely afternoon trip where you're not in a rush. It's the kind of drive that offers a straightforward connection between two locations without the demands of a long-haul journey, making it perfect for a relaxed day out.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Cherokee Drive | 13.6 mi | 24m |
| Hightower Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Yellow Creek Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Cumming Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Federal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Cherokee Drive
— 13.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andersonville, GA and Ophir, GA.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight onto East Cherokee Drive
10 mi
·
18 min
·
East Cherokee Drive
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto East Cherokee Drive
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Cherokee Drive
4
Continue on East Cherokee Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Cherokee Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto East Cherokee Drive
134 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Cherokee Drive
6
Continue on East Cherokee Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Cherokee Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto GA 20
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumming Highway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto GA 369
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 369
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hightower Road
10
Continue on GA 369
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
11
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellow Creek Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Old Federal Road
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Federal Road
13
Arrive at destination
Old Federal Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Cherokee Drive
Enter roundabout onto East Cherokee Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
GA 20 / Cumming Highway
Turn right onto GA 20 / Cumming Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
GA 369 / Hightower Road
Turn left onto GA 369 / Hightower Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
GA 369 / Hightower Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 369 / Hightower Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Yellow Creek Road
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ophir, GA
Late night in Ophir on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles along East Cherokee Drive. As you progress, the road's personality will shift as you transition from East Cherokee Drive onto Hightower Road and finally Yellow Creek Road, each offering a slightly different feel as you make your way to Ophir.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on East Cherokee Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near East Cherokee Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.7 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: at 10.1 miles (East Cherokee Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.6 miles (GA 20 / Cumming Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (GA 369 / Hightower Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on East Cherokee Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ophir, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (East Cherokee Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.6 miles (GA 20 / Cumming Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (GA 369 / Hightower Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ophir, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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