Origin
Hampton, GA
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, GA to McDonough, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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
McDonough, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Hampton and McDonough, Georgia, you are looking at a quick 10-mile journey that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. This Southeast transit works perfectly as a short day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $2, it is a highly economical route for your commute or local errands. You will navigate primarily via Hampton Road, McDonough-Hampton Road, and Hampton Street. Because this path is entirely local, you won't need to worry about the stress of high-speed interstate travel. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two Georgia communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| McDonough-Hampton Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Hampton Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| McDonough Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Keys Ferry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| John Frank Ward Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Macon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Road
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, GA and McDonough, 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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto GA 20; GA 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Road
8
Continue on GA 20; GA 81
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto GA 20; GA 81
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Keys Ferry Street
10
Turn left onto US 23; GA 42
250 ft
·
14 sec
·
Macon Street
11
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81
266 ft
·
14 sec
·
John Frank Ward Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 23; GA 20; GA 42; GA 81
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
Atlanta Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 23; GA 20; GA 42; GA 81
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — 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
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 20 / McDonough-Hampton Road
At end of road, turn left onto GA 20 / McDonough-Hampton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 23; GA 42 / Macon Street
Turn left onto US 23; GA 42 / Macon Street
Navigation decision point
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GA 20; GA 81 / John Frank Ward Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81 / John Frank Ward Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 23; GA 20; GA 42; GA 81 / Atlanta Street
Turn left onto US 23; GA 20; GA 42; GA 81 / Atlanta Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
McDonough, GA
Late night in McDonough on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
3 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
16m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time navigating local streets, which gives the trip a more hands-on feel compared to a standard interstate trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.6-mile section along Hampton Road. Since the road requires frequent turns, stay attentive to your navigation rather than relying on autopilot. This is a purely local experience that keeps you off the major freeways and in the heart of the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Hampton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near McDonough Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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: at 0.1 miles (McDonough Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (GA 20 / McDonough-Hampton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (US 23; GA 42 / Macon Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Hampton Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (McDonough Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (GA 20 / McDonough-Hampton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (US 23; GA 42 / Macon Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 McDonough, 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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