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Trip from Macon, GA to Kingsland, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
209.9 mi
338 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macon, GA
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Kingsland, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Macon to Kingsland is 209.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, taking you from the Southeast region down to the southern part of the state. The route offers a mixed driving experience, combining highway stretches with surface roads. Given its manageable length and duration, it's a straightforward drive for a single day, perfect if you're looking for a direct path without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 48.6 mi | 52m |
| Jacksonville Highway | 29.3 mi | 34m |
| US 319 | 28.6 mi | 39m |
| US 1 | 25.6 mi | 31m |
| Alma Highway | 22.4 mi | 32m |
| GA 40 | 16.1 mi | 24m |
| East Golden Isles Highway | 16 mi | 22m |
| Lumber City Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 48.6 mi, about 52m
Traffic on I-16
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 21 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~963 veh/hr typical · worst 1,390
Quietest
1 AM
~120 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Kingsland, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
76 ft
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2 sec
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Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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Spring Street
3
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 80; GA 87
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
Merge onto I 16
49 mi
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52 min
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Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
8
Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
29 mi
·
39 min
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US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
328 ft
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9 sec
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US 319; US 441; GA 31
10
Merge onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
1.6 mi
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2 min
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US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31
11
Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi
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3 min
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East Oak Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
16 mi
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22 min
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East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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Lumber City Highway
14
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Coffee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto US 221; 135
246 ft
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4 sec
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Hazlehurst Denton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 221; GA 135
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Tallahassee Street
17
Turn left onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Jefferson Street
18
Continue on GA 135 Connector
424 ft
·
7 sec
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Alma Road
19
Continue on US 23; GA 19
18 mi
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26 min
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Alma Highway
20
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
24 mi
·
29 min
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US 1; US 23; GA 4
21
Continue on US 1 Business
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Alma Highway
22
Continue on US 1 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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State Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 1 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Ossie Davis Parkway
24
Continue on US 1 Business
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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State Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38
282 ft
·
13 sec
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Plant Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto Albany Avenue
98 ft
·
2 sec
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Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Turn slight right onto Lee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Lee Avenue
28
Turn left onto US 1 Business
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4
29 mi
·
34 min
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Jacksonville Highway
30
Continue on US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
31
Continue on GA 40 Connector
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Indian Trail
32
At end of road, turn left onto GA 40
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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GA 40
33
Continue on SR 40
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 40
34
Continue on GA 40
15 mi
·
21 min
·
GA 40
35
Arrive at destination
GA 40
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour-plus drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under 5 hours, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads, as services might be less frequent than on the highway. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so plan accordingly before you depart Macon. The longest stretch without much variation is 48.6 miles, so ensure you have entertainment or are ready for consistent driving during that segment.
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 105 miles from Macon, GA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 46 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsland, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Macon, 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 Macon, GA
This is one driving day of about 209.9 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Macon, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 48.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105 miles from Macon, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Laurens County I-16 East Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Laurens County I-16 West Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 156 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
49.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
Take the exit toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
6
80.2 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street
Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
156 mi into trip
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~3h 22m in
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US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
156 mi into trip
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~3h 22m in
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Albany Avenue
Turn left onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.99 one way
$61.98 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| premium | $4.49 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.63 | $79.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.08 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.37 | $8.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84 | 1 | $29.39 | $13.43 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph
38% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Kingsland, GA
Late night in Kingsland on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 2 to 7 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
74°F
Alma, GA
105 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
2 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
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$15
near mile 209.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 59% of this drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time at higher speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 48.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Expect a transition from highway cruising to more surface roads as you progress, with a notable change in driving pace and exit frequency. This mix means you'll experience both open road travel and more localized driving.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 209.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 miles (US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
435 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
182 ft
Total Descent
517 ft
Highest Point
435 ft
~30 mi in
Elevation Range
416 ft
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.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Kingsland, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcrae along the way.
Mcrae
49.8 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting in Macon, GA
Full guide →Founded 1823
Macon is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon's elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House. Macon is one of several cities to hold a cherry blossom celebration in springtime, although Macon stands out because it has a particularly large number of trees throughout the city. With over 275,000 Yoshino cherry trees, Macon calls itself the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World."
Top landmarks
- • Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park — national monument in the United States
- • Georgia Music Hall of Fame — former music museum in Macon, Georgia, USA
- • Christ Church — church in Macon, Georgia
Arriving in Kingsland, GA
Full guide →Founded 1894
Top landmarks
- • Kingsland Commercial Historic District — historic district in Kingsland, Georgia
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 209.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 miles (US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Cumberland Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Kingsland, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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