Origin
Georgetown, MS
Late night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, MS to Ruby, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, MS
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Ruby, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 8.8-mile drive from Georgetown to Ruby, Mississippi, takes about 17 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on MS 27, with some turns onto Harmony Road and Huckleberry Hill Lane. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is easily manageable for any day trip. The highway-focused profile means you'll experience more of a steady pace than a winding scenic journey. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for adding on to another adventure or for a quick errand within the Southeast region of Mississippi.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 27 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Harmony Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Huckleberry Hill Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Hopewell Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mary Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 27
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, MS and Ruby, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
371 ft
·
15 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn left onto Mary Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mary Street
4
Turn right onto MS 27
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 27
5
Turn left onto Hopewell Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hopewell Road
6
Turn left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harmony Road
7
Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Huckleberry Hill Lane
8
Arrive at destination
Huckleberry Hill Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — 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
|
Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mary Street
Turn left onto Mary Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 27
Turn right onto MS 27
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Hopewell Road
Turn left onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Huckleberry Hill Lane
Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Ruby, MS
Late night in Ruby on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
17m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 8.8-mile journey, with 72% of the drive taking place on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along MS 27, offering a consistent pace. While the route begins and ends within Mississippi, the transition between MS 27, Harmony Road, and Huckleberry Hill Lane provides a slight change in scenery and road type. You'll likely find yourself on a mix of well-maintained highway and perhaps some local road segments as you approach your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on MS 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 27 and Harmony Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Railroad Avenue.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MS 27): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on MS 27. 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 (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MS 27): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. 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 Ruby, MS 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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