Origin
Eastman, GA
Morning in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastman, GA to Chester, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastman, GA
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Chester, GA
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Trip Overview
Eastman to Chester is 15.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Chester Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia. It's a straightforward local drive, meaning you won't be on major highways, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit, perhaps to connect two nearby points or as a brief segment within a larger journey. Plan for a simple, uncomplicated drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local driving experience with no highway travel. You'll cover 0% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.3 miles along Chester Highway. As you drive, you'll navigate through local roads, experiencing the rhythm of a less-trafficked path. Expect to be engaged with the steering wheel, making adjustments as the road winds through its course.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chester Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eastman, GA to Chester, GA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 117 / Anson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Page Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue
Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 117 / Anson Avenue
Turn left onto GA 117 / Anson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Page Street
Turn left onto Page Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Highway | 13.3 mi | 23m |
| Page Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Anson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Highway
— 13.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Chester, GA.
1
Start on College Street
284 ft
·
15 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto GA 46; GA 117
473 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto GA 117
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Anson Avenue
4
Turn left onto Page Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Page Street
5
Continue on Chester Highway
13 mi
·
23 min
·
Chester Highway
6
Turn straight onto GA 126
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
GA 126
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Chester, GA
Morning in Chester on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Eastman, GA to Chester, GA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chester Highway, Page Street, Anson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Eastman, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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.
The drive from Eastman, GA to Chester, GA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 117 / Anson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Page Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eastman, GA to Chester, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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