Origin
Avondale Estates, GA
Morning in Avondale Estates on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale Estates, GA
Sami Laughlin
This 104.5-mile drive from Avondale Estates, GA to Warner Robins, GA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-75, with sections on Larry Justice Highway and Terrell Starr Parkway, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within Georgia, placing this trip firmly in the Southeast region. Given its manageable length and straightforward path, this drive is ideal for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Avondale Estates, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the route is on high-speed roads, transitions onto Larry Justice Highway and Terrell Starr Parkway will introduce slight variations in the driving experience. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover significant ground quickly on well-maintained roadways.
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 0.2 miles in near Lakeshore Drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 104.5 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 0.2 miles (Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Kensington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Kensington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 49.3 mi | 53m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Covington Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Kensington Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale Estates, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
Start on Kingstone Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
Continue on Kensington Road
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Continue on I 675
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
Turn left onto McAllister Road
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour drive, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic congestion. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief fuel or rest break at your convenience, perhaps around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost is $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart Avondale Estates. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 49.3-mile stretch on I-75, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.
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.
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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Avondale Estates, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Avondale Estates, GA
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Avondale Estates, GA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Avondale Estates, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Warner Robins, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Warner Robins, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.34 one way
$32.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Avondale Estates on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Warner Robins on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
49°F
Jackson, GA
52 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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