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Trip from Eastman, GA to Ohio, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

52.5 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Eastman, GA

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Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Ohio, GA

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Trip Overview

Eastman, GA to Ohio, GA is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Hawkinsville Highway/US 341/Perry Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Georgia, making it a convenient option for a quick connection between two points in the Southeast. The route is primarily on well-traveled roads that offer a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this short hop, as it's designed to get you there efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive, with 35% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on Hawkinsville Highway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.9 miles. The route transitions between these main roads, offering a varied experience without becoming overly complex. Expect a practical drive focused on getting you from point A to point B smoothly, rather than a winding scenic adventure.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hawkinsville Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 31.9 miles (US 341; GA 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
31.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 341; GA 11

Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
38.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway

Turn right onto US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
42.6 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the ramp toward I 75:north: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75:north: Macon
7
45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 142 Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hawkinsville Highway 17.9 mi 22m
US 341 7.5 mi 11m
Perry Highway 5.5 mi 6m
Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
North Perry Parkway 4.3 mi 5m
GA 96 3.8 mi 5m
I 75 3 mi 3m
Brock Road 1.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Hawkinsville Highway — 17.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Ohio, GA.

1

Start on College Street

284 ft · 18 sec · College Street
2

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117

0.4 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 46

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Ogden Street
4

Continue on US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 46

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Highway
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 341; GA 27

16 mi · 20 min · Hawkinsville Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
7

Turn right onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Progress Avenue
8

Turn right onto US 129; US 341; GA 11

1.2 mi · 1 min · 341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 341; GA 11

5.5 mi · 6 min · Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 341; GA 11

4.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on US 341; GA 11

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Golden Isles Highway
12

Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11

6.3 mi · 8 min · US 341; GA 11
Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto US 341; GA 11

4.3 mi · 5 min · North Perry Parkway
Use the right lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 75:north: Macon Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto I 75

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 75
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 142 Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto GA 96

3.8 mi · 5 min · GA 96
18

Turn right onto Brock Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Brock Road
19

Continue on Brock Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road
20

Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Lilly Creek Road
21

Arrive at destination

Lilly Creek Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.2 mi from Eastman, GA · 35m into the drive

city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sugar Hill, GA

26 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Hawkinsville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sugar Hill, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Eastman, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ohio, GA

The final approach into Ohio, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.21 one way

$16.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.98 $17.95
premium $4.70 $9.72 $19.43
diesel $5.61 $11.59 $23.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Eastman, GA

Morning in Eastman on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohio, GA

Morning in Ohio on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance 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

11 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

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Ohio, GA covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hawkinsville Highway, US 341, Perry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.2 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 $8.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 341; GA 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (US 341; GA 11 / North Perry Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Eastman, GA to Ohio, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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