Origin
Carrollton, GA
Late night in Carrollton on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, GA to Warner Robins, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
137.8 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollton, GA
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Trip Overview
This 137.8-mile drive from Carrollton, GA to Warner Robins, GA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. With 67% of the journey on highways, you'll cover a good distance efficiently. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $22, making it an economical option. As you travel within the Southeast region of Georgia, you'll find this trip offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours. This route is best suited for a day trip, allowing you to depart and arrive within the same day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.9 miles from Carrollton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 58.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| South Fulton Parkway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Bankhead Highway | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Duncan Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Capps Ferry Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right
189 ft
·
16 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
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North Cliff Street
4
Turn right onto Alabama Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Alabama Street
5
Continue on Newnan Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Newnan Street
6
Continue on Bankhead Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bankhead Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 166
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bankhead Highway
8
Continue on GA 166
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Duncan Memorial Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 166
118 ft
·
2 sec
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Duncan Memorial Highway
10
Continue on GA 166
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Duncan Memorial Highway
11
Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Capps Ferry Road
12
Continue on South Fulton Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
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South Fulton Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 Alternate; GA 14 Alternate
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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South Fulton Parkway
14
Continue on US 29 CONN; GA 14 CONN
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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US 29 CONN; GA 14 CONN
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on GA 14 Connector
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 285
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 60
Toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft
·
4 sec
Toward GA 139 South
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto GA 139
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Riverdale Road
21
Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 75
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Macon
Use the straight lane.
24
Merge onto I 75
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 146
Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left
107 ft
·
7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
29
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi
·
12 min
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Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft
·
7 sec
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Hospital Drive
31
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dr. Parihar Drive
32
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
McAllister Road
33
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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Kingsbury Circle
34
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft
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2 sec
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Trinity Drive
35
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
For this 137.8-mile trip, consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate through areas near Atlanta on I 75. With a total duration of under 3 hours, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times. The estimated fuel cost of $22 is quite manageable, but it's always wise to check your fuel level before leaving Carrollton. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transition onto Larry Justice Highway, as this may signal a change in road type and potential speed limit adjustments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Carrollton, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 30 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, GA
This is one driving day of about 137.8 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Carrollton, 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 I 75 for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Carrollton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 41.3 and 130.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 139 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 139 South
8
104.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
130.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Ro...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.55 one way
$43.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.42 | $60.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.47 | $6.61 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Late night in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
69 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
3 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
2h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 118.8
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 42.8
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$5
near mile 42.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 2 hour and 55 minute drive, with 67% of the route utilizing main roads like I 75 and South Fulton Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 58.9 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like Larry Justice Highway suggests some transitions between faster speeds and potentially more local road segments. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and South Fulton Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 137.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Carrollton, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
41.3 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Arriving in Warner Robins, GA
Full guide →Warner Robins is a city in Houston County in the Classic Heartland of the American state of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 137.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on I 75. 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 Warner Robins, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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 Warner Robins, 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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