Traveling from Hamilton to Minnesota, Georgia, covers 135.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek within the Southeast, you can easily complete the journey in a single day. You will primarily navigate via US 280, Wall Street, and Martha Berry Highway to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $22 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Given the duration, you won't need an overnight split, making this a practical choice for a weekend outing or a direct regional transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68 miles from Hamilton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 280
18.6 mi
21m
Wall Street
16 mi
19m
Martha Berry Highway
14.9 mi
21m
Albany Highway
14.2 mi
17m
Moultrie Road
13 mi
17m
Chet Atkins Parkway
11.7 mi
13m
Victory Drive
11.6 mi
15m
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, GA and Minnesota, GA.
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Start on Club Lane
231 ft·9 sec·Club Lane
2
Turn right onto Walton Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Walton Street
3
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Old College Street
4
Continue on US 27; GA 1
3.1 mi·4 min·Martha Berry Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27; GA 1
12 mi·16 min·Martha Berry Highway
6
Turn right onto Moon Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Moon Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Williams Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Williams Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
148 ft·3 sec·Williams Road
9
Continue on Williams Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Williams Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 185 South: ColumbusUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 185
12 mi·13 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1AToward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
13
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·Victory Drive
14
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi·17 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 520
16 mi·19 min·Wall Street
17
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·North Parrott Street
18
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
19
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
20
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
21
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·33 sec·Vine Street Northwest
22
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
24
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
25
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway Street
26
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi·10 min·Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520
11 mi·13 min·Liberty Expressway
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, CamillaUse the left lane.
28
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.2 mi·22 sec·GA 133
Exit 1Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133
494 ft·15 sec·GA 133
Toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
30
Continue on GA 133
13 mi·17 min·Moultrie Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn right
118 ft·3 sec
32
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi·9 min·GA 133
33
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi·32 sec·GA 133
34
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
35
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
36
Arrive at destination
South Fain Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 135.9-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to keep your arrival time flexible. Since the drive includes only one recommended stop, plan to take your break during the longest 18.6-mile stretch on US 280 to maximize your comfort. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $22 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Because this is a manageable single-day trip, you have the advantage of spontaneity; you don't need to over-plan your itinerary. Always check your tire pressure before heading out, as the varied road profile can be more demanding on your vehicle than a standard highway route.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Hamilton, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA
This is one driving day of about 135.9 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hamilton, 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 US 280 for about 18.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.8 and 135.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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29.8 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
8
103.1 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
6
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie,...
7
113.8 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|GA 133
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Bas...
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135.9 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|South Fain Street
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.25 one way
$42.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.24
$46.47
premium
$4.70
$25.15
$50.30
diesel
$5.61
$30.01
$60.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.89
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.03
$8.70
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Hamilton, GA
Late night
in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Late night
in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
68 mi in
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
21 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
2h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed-drive route offers a change of pace, with highways accounting for only 37% of your total mileage. You should anticipate a transition between varying road types, as the path isn't a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.6-mile segment on US 280, which allows for a bit of steady cruising. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move between the local thoroughfares and the primary highway sections. Staying alert is key, as the mix of road classifications keeps the driving experience varied throughout the nearly three-hour duration.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on US 280.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.8 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 15 significant decision points across 135.9 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 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.6 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Albany, Camilla, Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
Albany
29.8 mi in|~41m
Camilla
103.1 mi in|~2h 12m|via US 82; GA 520
Moultrie
113.6 mi in|~2h 25m|via GA 133
Marine Corps Logistics Base
113.6 mi in|~2h 25m|via GA 133
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 135.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on US 280. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.1 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.6 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minnesota, GA before heading back.
