Origin
Hampton, GA
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, GA to Locust Grove, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Locust Grove, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition within Georgia’s Southeast region, the 14.7-mile trek from Hampton to Locust Grove is an ideal day trip. You can comfortably complete this drive in roughly 20 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection between these two locations. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, allowing you to keep your travel costs minimal. Because the journey is so short, there is no need to consider an overnight stay; it is a straightforward point-to-point transit. Whether you are commuting or running local errands, this route provides a practical and reliable way to navigate between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| McDonough-Hampton Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Hampton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| McDonough Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bill Gardner Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 23 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 5.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, GA and Locust Grove, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street North
2
Turn left onto McDonough Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
McDonough Street
3
Continue on McDonough Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonough Street
4
Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
McDonough-Hampton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto GA 20
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McDonough-Hampton Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampton Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I-75 South: Macon
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 212
Toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right
240 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 23; GA 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; GA 42
15
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
93 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Jackson Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Jackson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
McDonough Street
Turn left onto McDonough Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-75 South: Macon
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 212
Toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
9
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Geor...
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Bill Gardner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Bill Gardner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Locust Grove, GA
Late night in Locust Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
20m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways, balancing interstate speed with the pace of local roads. The route primarily utilizes I-75, Hampton Road, and McDonough-Hampton Road to get you to your destination. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 5.6 miles while traveling on I-75. As you transition from the local road network onto the interstate and back again, you will notice a distinct shift in the flow of traffic, requiring you to stay alert during the merge points.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near McDonough Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McDonough Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, GA and Locust Grove, GA, road signs point toward Jackson, Jenkinsburg and Georgia Department Of Driver Services.
Jackson
13.1 mi in
|
~17m
Jenkinsburg
13.4 mi in
|
~17m
Georgia Department Of Driver Services
13.4 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 75. 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 Locust Grove, 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 (McDonough Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Locust Grove, 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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