Comer, GA to Minnesota, GA is 223.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m via Fall Line Freeway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia, making it a straightforward local drive. With a recommended single day, you can expect a fairly direct path, mostly on highways, that should get you to your destination without too much fuss. It's a solid option if you're looking for an uncomplicated way to cover this distance within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.9 miles from Comer, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi
1h 11m
GA 33
27.8 mi
38m
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi
29m
US 129
16.6 mi
22m
Macon Highway
13.4 mi
19m
GA 72
12.6 mi
16m
Gray Highway
10.7 mi
14m
South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 66 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,874 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,454
Quietest
2 AM
~237 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Comer, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on GA 22
58 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·East Sunset Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto GA 72
13 mi·16 min·GA 72
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8
1.6 mi·2 min·US 29; GA 8
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 29; US 129; US 441; GA 8; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
4.0 mi·4 min·Inner Loop 10
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 6Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft·5 sec
8
Continue on Macon Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Macon Highway
9
Continue on White Oak Drive
0.2 mi·24 sec·White Oak Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 15
2.1 mi·3 min·Macon Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
2.6 mi·3 min·Watkinsville Bypass
12
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi·13 min·Macon Highway
13
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi·10 min·Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass
2.6 mi·3 min·Madison Bypass
15
Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Bethany Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi·3 min·Bethany Church Road
17
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Seven Islands Road
18
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
17 mi·22 min·US 129; US 441; GA 24
19
Take the exit onto US 129
247 ft·7 sec·US 129
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, MaconUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto US 129; GA 44
0.2 mi·15 sec·Gray Highway
21
Continue on US 129; GA 44
21 mi·29 min·Gray Road Southwest
22
Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22
50 ft·0 sec·Gray Bypass
23
Continue on US 129; GA 22
5.1 mi·6 min·Gray Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22
11 mi·13 min·Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.8 mi·1 min·GA 540
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, ValdostaUse the right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: ValdostaUse the left / straight lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto GA 300
1.3 mi·1 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
32
Keep slight left at fork
73 ft·2 sec
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
33
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
1.0 mi·1 min·US 41; GA 7
34
Turn straight onto GA 33
26 mi·36 min·GA 33
35
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 33
1.4 mi·2 min·GA 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·East Pine Street
37
Turn left onto GA 112
9.8 mi·13 min·South Isabella Street
38
Turn slight left
129 ft·4 sec
39
Turn left
118 ft·3 sec
40
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi·9 min·GA 133
41
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi·32 sec·GA 133
42
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
43
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
44
Arrive at destination
South Fain Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 48m drive time and 223.7 miles, leaving in the morning is your best bet to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $34, and it's wise to fill up before heading out, especially since the longest stretch on the highway is 66 miles. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule. Pay attention to the transition from the Fall Line Freeway to state routes for potential changes in traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.9 miles from Comer, GA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 49 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 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 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Comer, 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 Comer, GA
This is one driving day of about 223.7 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Comer, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 66 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.1 and 174 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.1 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
7
70 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 129
Take the exit onto US 129 toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
7
107.2 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
8
108 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
8
174 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.03 one way
$66.05 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$36.29
$72.59
premium
$4.49
$39.56
$79.12
diesel
$4.80
$42.24
$84.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.1
0
$23.49
$10.74
Efficient EV
55.9
0
$19.57
$8.95
EV Truck/SUV
89.5
1
$31.32
$14.32
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Comer, GA
Late night
in Comer on Sunday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:56PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Late night
in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:56PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 108
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 61% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on higher-speed roads like the Fall Line Freeway. The longest stretch on a single highway is 66 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, offering a chance for consistent cruising. You'll transition to surface roads like GA 33 and Gray Road Southwest, which will likely involve more local traffic and varied speed limits. Expect a mix of efficient highway travel and more typical surface road driving as you get closer to your destination.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and GA 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 28 significant decision points across 223.7 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 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.2 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft344 ft
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
595 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Comer, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Valdosta, Albany and Tifton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 223.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Minnesota, 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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.2 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Minnesota, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
