Starbucks
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Forsyth, Georgia
Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm
+14787582001
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, GA
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If you are looking to travel from College Park to Warner Robins, you are looking at a 98.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Southeast region. Since the route avoids highways entirely, your drive will be spent navigating local roads. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between these two Georgia locations, allowing you to get where you need to go without the intensity of interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from College Park, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 60.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Airport Loop Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Virginia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kingsbury Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
Start on Harvard Avenue
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
Turn left
At end of road, turn left onto Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto Toffie Terrace
Turn left onto Airport Loop Road
Turn left onto Charles W Grant Parkway
Turn left
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
Turn left onto McAllister Road
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
Arrive at destination
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding local rush hour traffic can help keep your travel time closer to the estimated 1 hour and 58 minutes. There are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 98.6-mile trip, but since you are staying on local roads, you can easily pull over whenever you need a quick break. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel is a safe bet for your planning. To ensure a smooth experience, keep a close eye on your GPS as you navigate the turns between Main Street and Toffie Terrace. Taking this route at a relaxed pace will allow you to navigate the local roads with confidence while keeping your travel costs predictable.
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.
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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving College Park, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from College Park, GA
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from College Park, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · around the midpoint
Forsyth, Georgia
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm
+14787582001
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Forsyth, Georgia
Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm
+14787582001
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Warner Robins, Georgia
+14782931080
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Macon, Georgia
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14784773232
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+14045466744
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Virginia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$15.42 one way
$30.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in College Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Warner Robins on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Virginia Avenue, and Toffie Terrace, which keeps your focus active as you transition through the local landscape. Because the path relies exclusively on surface streets, you should prepare for a steady, technical pace rather than high-speed cruising. The nature of this drive remains consistent throughout the 98.6-mile distance, requiring you to stay attentive to road signs and local traffic patterns. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer a hands-on experience behind the wheel over the repetitive nature of major expressways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 29; GA 14; GA 139 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Virginia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
College Park is a city of 15,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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