Traveling from Palmetto to Warner Robins covers 112.5 miles of Georgia terrain, typically taking about 2 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Southeast, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of I-85, I-75, and the Larry Justice Highway to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, this route is highly efficient for commuters or travelers moving between these two points. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects northern and central Georgia, making it a simple transit rather than a multi-day expedition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Palmetto, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
58.9 mi
1h 4m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
I 85
11.9 mi
12m
Fall Line Freeway
9.6 mi
10m
Watson Boulevard
6.7 mi
12m
Forest Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
Collinsworth Road
1.3 mi
3m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on Toombs Street
280 ft·7 sec·Toombs Street
2
Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Fayetteville Road
3
Continue on Collinsworth Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Collinsworth Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Collinsworth Road
0.4 mi·57 sec·Collinsworth Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 85 North
6
Merge onto I 85
12 mi·12 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 69BToward GA 279: Old National HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi·48 sec·GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, MaconUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
1.0 mi·1 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 60Toward GA 139: Riverdale RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
163 ft·4 sec
Toward GA 139 SouthUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto GA 139
467 ft·10 sec·Riverdale Road
14
Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi·4 min·Forest Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 75Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the straight lane.
17
Merge onto I 75
59 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
9.6 mi·10 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 146Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner RobinsUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
22
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi·12 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft·7 sec·Hospital Drive
24
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Dr. Parihar Drive
25
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft·18 sec·McAllister Road
26
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kingsbury Circle
27
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft·2 sec·Trinity Drive
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Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your exit from Palmetto outside of peak rush hours. Because there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you can easily handle the 112.5-mile distance in one go. If you do feel the need to stretch your legs, look for opportunities along the I-75 corridor where services are most concentrated. Keeping your fuel budget in mind, filling up before you hit the interstate can help you maintain that $18 estimate for the entire trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Palmetto, GA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, GA
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Palmetto, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 105.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14.6 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
8
16 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
8
17.6 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 139 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 139 South
8
79.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
105.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
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 146
Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Ro...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.59 one way
$35.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.24
$38.47
premium
$4.70
$20.82
$41.64
diesel
$5.61
$24.84
$49.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.81
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.84
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.75
$7.20
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Palmetto, GA
Afternoon
in Palmetto on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Afternoon
in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
56 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
12 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
2h 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. Expect a fairly consistent pace, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles on I-75. While the transition between major interstates and the Larry Justice Highway provides some variety, the overall personality of the route is defined by efficient, direct travel. You should be prepared for the steady flow of interstate traffic that characterizes this corridor. It is a functional drive designed for getting you to Warner Robins reliably rather than offering a winding, scenic detour.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 112.5 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,005 ft447 ft
Total Climb
66 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
1,005 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
558 ft
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 Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 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 Warner Robins, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Warner Robins, GA before heading back.
