Origin
Jesup, GA
Late night in Jesup on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, 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
3h 20m
Distance
142.2 mi
229 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, GA
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Ohio, GA
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Trip Overview
This 142.2-mile drive from Jesup, GA to Ohio, GA is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take you about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Designed for a single day of travel, this route stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical option for a shorter journey. The road profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. This trip is best suited for travelers who prefer a more hands-on driving experience over long, uninterrupted highway stretches.
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
71.1 miles from Jesup, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 341 | 26.5 mi | 35m |
| East Golden Isles Highway | 16 mi | 22m |
| McRae Highway | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| Odum Highway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Golden Isles Highway East | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Golden Isles Highway West | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Perry Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Lumber City Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 341
— 26.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, GA and Ohio, GA.
1
Start on West Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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West Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn left onto US 341; GA 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 341; GA 27
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Cherry Street
5
Continue on US 341; GA 27
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Odum Highway
6
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on US 341; GA 27
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Odum Highway
8
Continue on US 341; GA 27
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden Isles Highway East
9
Continue on US 341; GA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Parker Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 341; GA 27
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Golden Isles Highway West
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 341; GA 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxley Highway
12
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jarman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
14
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
15
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
16 mi
·
22 min
·
East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn slight right onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Oak Street
19
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Golden Isles Highway
20
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
14 mi
·
19 min
·
McRae Highway
21
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 341; GA 27
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 341; GA 27
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 341; GA 27
Use the straight lane.
24
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
25
Turn right onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Progress Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 129; US 341; GA 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 341; GA 11
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 341; GA 11
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Continue on US 341; GA 11
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
30
Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 341; GA 11
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto US 341; GA 11
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Perry Parkway
Use the right lane.
32
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 75:north: Macon
Use the right lane.
33
Merge onto I 75
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 142
Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn left onto GA 96
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 96
36
Turn right onto Brock Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brock Road
37
Continue on Brock Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brock Road
38
Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lilly Creek Road
39
Arrive at destination
Lilly Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 20-minute duration, this route is comfortably manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, especially since the longest stretch without a turn is only 26.5 miles. The $23 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to fuel up before leaving Jesup to ensure you have plenty of gas, particularly on these local roads where stations might be less frequent. Pay close attention to signage, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this drive means you'll want to be sure you're on the correct roads throughout.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohio, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jesup, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Jesup, GA
This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Jesup, 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 341 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Jesup, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 135.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street
Turn left onto US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
91.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
US 341; GA 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m 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.
7
135.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
$22.24 one way
$44.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.40 | $62.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.93 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.91 | $9.10 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Ohio, GA
Late night in Ohio on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 142.2
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 26% of this drive on highways, with the bulk of your journey on local roads like US 341, East Golden Isles Highway, and McRae Highway. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 26.5 miles on US 341, indicating frequent turns and intersections are likely throughout the remaining portion of your trip. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you should anticipate a dynamic route that requires your attention, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Be prepared for a driving experience that feels more connected to the local landscape and communities.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on US 341.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 4th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 142.2 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 0.2 miles (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (US 341; GA 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
425 ft
94 ft
Total Climb
502 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
425 ft
~121.8 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 142.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on US 341. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
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 0.2 miles (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (US 341; GA 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Ohio, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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