Origin
Cedartown, GA
Late night in Cedartown on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
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Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
161 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedartown, GA
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This 161-mile journey from Cedartown, GA to Warner Robins, GA is a straightforward, one-day drive, taking approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-75, Larry Justice Highway, and Tom Murphy Freeway, the route stays within the Southeast region of Georgia. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, this trip is quite economical. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for this highway-focused drive to get you there efficiently.
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
80.5 miles from Cedartown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Expect a drive that is largely focused on highway travel, with 72% of the route on interstates and freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 64.8 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like Larry Justice Highway and Tom Murphy Freeway suggests some variation in speed and environment. This route offers a practical way to cover ground, characterized by its efficiency rather than extensive scenic detours.
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 46.4 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 161 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 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedartown, GA and Warner Robins, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon and Montgomery.
Greenville
Macon
Montgomery
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Rockmart Highway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Nathan Dean Parkway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cedartown, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
Start on West Avenue
Turn right onto South College Street
Turn right onto East Avenue
Continue on Rockmart Highway
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 75; I 85
Continue on I 75; I 85
Keep slight left at fork 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
Given the 3-hour and 20-minute duration, departing Cedartown in the morning allows ample time to reach Warner Robins by afternoon. The route's highway-centric nature means you can cover significant mileage between stops, with the longest stretch being 64.8 miles on I-75. Consider a brief stop for fuel and a stretch midway. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an affordable trip, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Your main consideration will be navigating the freeway transitions efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cedartown, 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 Cedartown, GA
This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.5 mi from Cedartown, GA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Cedartown, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
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
$25.18 one way
$50.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.55 | $71.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cedartown on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Warner Robins on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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.
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