Origin
Douglas, GA
Late night in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglas, GA to Broxton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglas, GA
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Broxton, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in Southeast Georgia, the 8.9-mile connection between Douglas and Broxton is a simple choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating the route involves taking South Madison Avenue and Alabama Street before transitioning to the Douglas-Broxton Highway. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because both towns are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire journey. It is a no-fuss commute that gets you where you need to be without any complex logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas-Broxton Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| South Madison Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Alabama Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Ashley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Peterson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ocmulgee Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ward Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Douglas-Broxton Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, GA and Broxton, GA.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto GA 32
61 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Ward Street
3
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31
271 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Peterson Avenue
4
Turn left onto GA 32
297 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Ashley Street
5
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 441; GA 31
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Douglas-Broxton Highway
7
Continue on US 441; GA 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alabama Street
8
Turn left onto Ocmulgee Street West
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ocmulgee Street West
9
Arrive at destination
Ocmulgee Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 32 / East Ward Street
Turn left onto GA 32 / East Ward Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 32 / East Ashley Street
Turn left onto GA 32 / East Ashley Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 441; GA 31 / South Madison Avenue
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31 / South Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Ocmulgee Street West
Turn left onto Ocmulgee Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Broxton, GA
Late night in Broxton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend zero percent of your time on major highways, as the route relies entirely on local roads and the Douglas-Broxton Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.9-mile segment on the Douglas-Broxton Highway, which offers a brief moment of steady driving. As you move between the two towns, the road character shifts from the urban feel of South Madison Avenue to the more open feel of the highway. It is a short, technical trip that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Douglas-Broxton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 32 / East Ward Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 32 / East Ward Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 32 / East Ashley Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Douglas-Broxton Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (GA 32 / East Ward Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 32 / East Ashley Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broxton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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