Origin
Minnesota, GA
Late night in Minnesota on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnesota, GA to Fitzgerald, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Fitzgerald, GA
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Trip Overview
Minnesota, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is 60.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Sylvester Road and GA 112, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Georgia. Expect a mix of driving experiences as you transition between different road types. Given its short distance, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and potential for spontaneous stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Road | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| Ashburn Highway | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| GA 112 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| GA 133 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| East Washington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Central Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sylvester Road
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota, GA and Fitzgerald, GA.
1
Start on South Fain Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Fain Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
3
Merge onto GA 133
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 133
4
Turn right
192 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto GA 112
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
GA 112
6
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Pine Street
7
Turn left onto GA 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 33; GA 112
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Ashburn Highway
Use the straight / left / sharp right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 112
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
10
Continue on GA 112
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Avenue
11
Continue on GA 107; GA 112
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sylvester Road
12
Continue on GA 107
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Sylvester Road
13
Turn right onto Walker Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walker Avenue
14
Turn left onto Irwinville Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Irwinville Highway
15
Continue on West Central Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Central Avenue
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Central Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
East Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Minnesota, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 133
Merge onto GA 133
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Pine Street
Turn right onto East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
6
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
GA 33 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 33 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Walker Avenue
Turn right onto Walker Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Fitzgerald, GA
Late night in Fitzgerald on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
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
1h 25m 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?
You'll cover 60.9 miles, with about 31% of that on highways. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 18.8 miles on Sylvester Road. This means you'll experience a significant portion of the drive on non-highway roads after the initial highway segment. Be prepared for a transition from faster-paced highway driving to more rural cruising.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Sylvester Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (GA 133): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.9 miles (East Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Sylvester 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: near the start (CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (GA 133): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.9 miles (East Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fitzgerald, 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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