Warner Robins to Winterville is 116.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m via Eatonton Highway and Macon Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, covering ground in Georgia from start to finish. Expect a local drive with a fair number of turns, making it a less straightforward journey than a pure interstate cruise. With a recommended single day for completion, this route is best suited for those who enjoy navigating through smaller towns and varied roadways rather than high-speed travel.
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
58.1 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi
29m
Macon Highway
12.1 mi
17m
Gray Highway
10.7 mi
14m
Hawkinsville Road
8 mi
11m
Athens Highway
7.8 mi
10m
Madison Road
6.6 mi
9m
Fall Line Freeway
5.7 mi
7m
Gray Bypass
5.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Eatonton Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Winterville, GA.
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Start on Trinity Drive
69 ft·4 sec·Trinity Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
373 ft·19 sec·Kingsbury Circle
3
Turn right onto Draper Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·Draper Street
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At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector
0.2 mi·37 sec·Watson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Hill Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn right onto Green Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Green Street
7
Turn left onto North Davis Drive
1.7 mi·3 min·North Davis Drive
8
Turn left onto US 129; GA 247
8.0 mi·11 min·Hawkinsville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247
1.0 mi·1 min·Houston Road
10
Enter roundabout onto US 41; GA 247
198 ft·2 sec·Pio Nono Avenue
11
Continue on US 41; GA 247
1.1 mi·1 min·Pio Nono Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
3.9 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi·40 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
11 mi·13 min·Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22
5.1 mi·6 min·Gray Bypass
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44
333 ft·4 sec·Eatonton Highway
20
Continue on US 129; GA 44
21 mi·29 min·Eatonton Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on US 129; GA 44
0.2 mi·28 sec·Gray Highway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
4.5 mi·6 min·James Marshall Bypass
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
3.8 mi·5 min·Madison Road
24
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi·2 min·Madison Highway
25
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
0.5 mi·40 sec·Madison Road Highway
26
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.9 mi·3 min·Madison Road
27
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.2 mi·2 min·Madison Highway
28
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.3 mi·1 min·US 129; US 441; GA 24
29
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Seven Islands Road
30
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi·3 min·Bethany Church Road
31
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Bethany Road
32
Turn right onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; 24 Bypass
2.6 mi·3 min·Madison Bypass
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Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi·10 min·Athens Highway
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi·13 min·Macon Highway
35
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
2.6 mi·3 min·Watkinsville Bypass
36
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 15
2.5 mi·3 min·Macon Highway
37
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; GA 15
0.5 mi·32 sec·US 129; US 441; GA 15
Toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 LoopUse the right lane.
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Merge onto US 29; US 78; US 129; US 441; GA 8; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
3.1 mi·3 min·Outer Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit onto US 78
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 78
Exit 8Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington RoadUse the slight right lane.
40
Continue on US 78; GA 10
1.4 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lexington Highway
42
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.4 mi·42 sec·Lexington Road
43
Turn left onto Cherokee Road
3.4 mi·5 min·Cherokee Road
44
Turn right onto Athens Road
328 ft·10 sec·Athens Road
45
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
46
Turn left onto Parkview Road
499 ft·21 sec·Parkview Road
47
Arrive at destination
Parkview Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 46m estimated duration and the turn-heavy profile, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any unforeseen delays. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost around $18, this is a very manageable single-day trip. Pay attention to local road signs, as the numerous turns mean you'll be navigating more actively. The longest stretch without a major turn is over 21 miles, so use that as a mental marker for when to be extra vigilant with navigation.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winterville, 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 116.3 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Warner Robins, 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 Eatonton Highway for about 21.3 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 109.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.7 mi into trip|~27m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
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18.4 mi into trip|~28m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
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19.5 mi into trip|~30m in|US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
106 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 129; US 441; GA 15
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; GA 15 toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East,...
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109.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|US 78
Take the exit onto US 78 toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
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 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.19 one way
$36.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.89
$39.77
premium
$4.70
$21.52
$43.05
diesel
$5.61
$25.68
$51.36
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: 40.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.21
$5.58
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.18
$4.65
EV Truck/SUV
46.5
0
$16.28
$7.44
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Late night
in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winterville, GA
Late night
in Winterville on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
23 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 46m 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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 20
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a local feel rather than a long stretch of highway. Only 7% of the route utilizes highways, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway, after which you'll transition to other main roads like Macon Highway. The profile suggests a dynamic journey, moving through different road types and likely varying speed limits as you make your way towards Winterville.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Eatonton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 17.7 miles in near GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.
Driving Effort9/10
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 27 significant decision points across 116.3 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 17.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 116.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. 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 Winterville, 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 17.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds 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 Winterville, GA before heading back.
