Origin
Cairo, GA
Late night in Cairo on Thursday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cairo, GA to Akridge, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cairo, GA
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Akridge, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cairo, GA to Akridge, GA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broad Street, GA 111, 38th Boulevard Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on North Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.3 miles from Cairo, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cairo, GA to Akridge, GA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.1 miles in near GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 84; GA 38 / 38th Boulevard Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (GA 93; GA 111 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast
Turn left onto GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 84; GA 38 / 38th Boulevard Northeast
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38 / 38th Boulevard Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 93; GA 111 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto GA 93; GA 111 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GA 111
Turn right onto GA 111
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Pope's Store Road
Turn right onto Pope's Store Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| GA 111 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| 38th Boulevard Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pope's Store Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, GA and Akridge, GA.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Northeast
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto GA 188
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
5th Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
38th Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto GA 93; GA 111
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto GA 111
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
GA 111
6
Turn right onto Pope's Store Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Pope's Store Road
7
Arrive at destination
Pope's Store Road
Trip Plan
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 4.3 miles from Cairo, GA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.9 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 8.5 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.3 miles or 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akridge, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cairo, GA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cairo, GA
This is one driving day of about 8.5 miles and 15m.
At 8.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on North Broad Street for about 3.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from Cairo, GA · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Cairo, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Akridge, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Akridge, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Akridge, GA
Late night in Akridge on Thursday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
7 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
15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cairo, GA to Akridge, GA covers 8.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, GA 111, 38th Boulevard Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Cairo, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 84; GA 38 / 38th Boulevard Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (GA 93; GA 111 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cairo, GA to Akridge, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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