Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Late night in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Lumpkin, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumpkin, GA
Simófi István
Trip Overview
Warner Robins to Lumpkin is 98.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 14 minutes via GA 96 and Martha Berry Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, offering a straightforward journey. The drive is classified as a mixed drive, meaning you'll encounter a variety of road types. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal fuel costs, this route is ideal for a quick excursion without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 96 | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 18 mi | 21m |
| Buena Vista Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Clarke Duncan Highway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Doctor Deryl Hart Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Peach Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
GA 96
— 20.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Lumpkin, GA.
1
Start on Trinity Drive
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Trinity Drive
2
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kingsbury Circle
3
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
McAllister Road
4
Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dr. Parihar Drive
5
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Watson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Centerville Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Centerville Road
8
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Centerville Road
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
169 ft
·
5 sec
·
Centerville Road
Toward Powersville
10
Continue on GA 247 Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerville Road
Toward Powersville
11
Turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Peach Parkway
12
Turn right onto GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
20 mi
·
24 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
111 ft
·
3 sec
Toward GA 137 South
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on GA 137
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Buena Vista Highway
16
Continue on GA 137; GA 240
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
17
Continue on GA 137
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Street
18
Turn right onto GA 137
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
19
Turn left onto GA 41 Connector
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Baker Street
20
Turn right onto GA 26
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
21
Continue on GA 26
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Clarke Duncan Highway
22
Turn left onto Wells Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wells Street
23
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
24
Turn left onto GA 1 Connector
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 1 Connector
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 27
87 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
26
Arrive at destination
GA 27
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 14 minute drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Lumpkin and still have daylight for any immediate needs upon arrival. Since the total distance is under 100 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at just $15, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider making your longest stretch on GA 96 your primary focus for sustained driving before transitioning to Buena Vista Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you depart Warner Robins, as services might be less frequent on some of the secondary roads.
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 49.3 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lumpkin, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins, GA
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Warner Robins, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 96 for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Warner Robins, 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 97.9 — 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
|
Dr. Parihar Drive
Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road toward Powersville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Powersville
6
40.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward GA 137 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 137 South
5
97.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
GA 1 Connector
Turn left onto GA 1 Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.42 one way
$30.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Lumpkin, GA
Late night in Lumpkin on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Butler, GA
49 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
1 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 14m 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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 64.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving interspersed with more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 20.2 miles along GA 96. As you progress, expect the character of the drive to shift, moving from more direct highway travel to potentially more winding or town-influenced segments closer to your destination.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on GA 96.
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Dr. Parihar 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 98.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Dr. Parihar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Warner Robins, GA to Lumpkin, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Powersville along the way.
Powersville
8.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via GA 247 Connector
About the Cities
Starting in Warner Robins, GA
Full guide →Warner Robins is a city in Houston County in the Classic Heartland of the American state of 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 2h 14m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 20.2 miles on GA 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Dr. Parihar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter 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 Lumpkin, 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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