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Trip from Eastman, GA to Warner Robins, GA

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

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

45.6 mi

73 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Eastman, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Golden Isles Highway, Eastman Cochran Highway, GA 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Golden Isles Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden Isles Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 30.1 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
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
30.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | GA 96

Turn left onto GA 96

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
40.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
45.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Kingsbury Circle

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Golden Isles Highway 13 mi 17m
Eastman Cochran Highway 11.8 mi 16m
GA 96 8.7 mi 11m
Highway 87 Bypass South 4.1 mi 5m
Hawkinsville Road 3.3 mi 5m
Old Hawkinsville Road 1.6 mi 2m
Watson Boulevard 1.6 mi 3m
Oak Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Golden Isles Highway — 13 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on College Street

284 ft · 18 sec · College Street
2

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117

333 ft · 12 sec · 5th Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 23; GA 87

1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
4

Continue on US 23; GA 87

3.5 mi · 4 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87

3.7 mi · 4 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87

4.6 mi · 6 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
7

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

2.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87

4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112

10 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto GA 96

8.7 mi · 11 min · GA 96
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Hawkinsville Road
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247

3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawkinsville Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Draper Street
15

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 20 sec · Kingsbury Circle
16

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.8 mi from Eastman, GA · 32m into the drive

Downtown Cochran, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cochran, GA

23 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

Cochran, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cochran, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Eastman, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Warner Robins, GA

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.11 one way

$14.22 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.95 $15.90
premium $4.78 $8.58 $17.16
diesel $5.62 $10.10 $20.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Eastman, GA

Morning in Eastman on Saturday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Morning in Warner Robins on Saturday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

26 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

1h 7m 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 Warner Robins, GA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Golden Isles Highway, Eastman Cochran Highway, GA 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.11 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 45.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 30.1 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Eastman, GA to Warner Robins, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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