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Trip from Eastman, GA to Ohio, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

52.5 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Eastman, GA

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Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Ohio, GA

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Trip Overview

Eastman, GA to Ohio, GA is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Hawkinsville Highway/US 341/Perry Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Georgia, making it a convenient option for a quick connection between two points in the Southeast. The route is primarily on well-traveled roads that offer a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this short hop, as it's designed to get you there efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hawkinsville Highway 17.9 mi 22m
US 341 7.5 mi 11m
Perry Highway 5.5 mi 6m
Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
North Perry Parkway 4.3 mi 5m
GA 96 3.8 mi 5m
I 75 3 mi 3m
Brock Road 1.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Hawkinsville Highway — 17.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Ohio, GA.

1

Start on College Street

284 ft · 18 sec · College Street
2

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117

0.4 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 46

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Ogden Street
4

Continue on US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 46

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Highway
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 341; GA 27

16 mi · 20 min · Hawkinsville Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
7

Turn right onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Progress Avenue
8

Turn right onto US 129; US 341; GA 11

1.2 mi · 1 min · 341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 341; GA 11

5.5 mi · 6 min · Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 341; GA 11

4.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on US 341; GA 11

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Golden Isles Highway
12

Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11

6.3 mi · 8 min · US 341; GA 11
Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto US 341; GA 11

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Perry Parkway
Use the right lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 75:north: Macon Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto I 75

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 75
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 142 Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto GA 96

3.8 mi · 5 min · GA 96
18

Turn right onto Brock Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Brock Road
19

Continue on Brock Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road
20

Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Lilly Creek Road
21

Arrive at destination

Lilly Creek Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sugar Hill, GA

26 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

Hawkinsville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sugar Hill, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Eastman, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 45.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
31.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 341; GA 11

Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
38.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway

Turn right onto US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
42.6 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the ramp toward I 75:north: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75:north: Macon
7
45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 142 Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.21 one way

$16.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.98 $17.95
premium $4.70 $9.72 $19.43
diesel $5.61 $11.59 $23.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Eastman, GA

Late night in Eastman on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohio, GA

Late night in Ohio on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance 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

11 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

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip features a mixed drive, with 35% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on Hawkinsville Highway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.9 miles. The route transitions between these main roads, offering a varied experience without becoming overly complex. Expect a practical drive focused on getting you from point A to point B smoothly, rather than a winding scenic adventure.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on Hawkinsville Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue.

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 52.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 341; GA 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on Hawkinsville Highway. 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 Ohio, 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 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 341; GA 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds 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 Ohio, 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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