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Trip from Folkston, GA to Warner Robins, GA

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Drive Time

4h

Distance

171.5 mi

276 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 48m ★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Folkston, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 171.5 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, GA 158, US 129 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

85.7 miles from Folkston, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Folkston, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 171.5 miles and takes about 4h, 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 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 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 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 72.3 miles in near McDonald Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.5 miles you will encounter 24 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 72.3 miles (McDonald Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.6 miles (US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 158.5 miles (US 129; GA 247): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

5
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | McDonald Road

Turn right onto McDonald Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue

Turn right onto US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
158.5 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | US 129; GA 247

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 247

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
169.6 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
171.4 mi into trip | ~4h in | Kingsbury Circle

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Folkston, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Douglas along the way.

Douglas

46.4 mi in | ~59m | via GA 158

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 32.2 mi 39m
GA 158 25.9 mi 35m
US 129 24.4 mi 34m
Lower River Road 19 mi 25m
Alabama Street 15 mi 21m
West River Road 14 mi 19m
Douglas-Broxton Highway 6.9 mi 9m
South Georgia Parkway 5.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 32.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Magnolia Street

220 ft · 10 sec · Magnolia Street
2

Turn right onto Love Street

258 ft · 16 sec · Love Street
3

Turn left onto GA 23; GA 121

0.6 mi · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121

2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
5

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121

32 mi · 39 min · US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on Carswell Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Carswell Avenue
7

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520

5.6 mi · 6 min · South Georgia Parkway
8

Continue on US 82; GA 520

2.1 mi · 2 min · Albany Highway
9

Turn slight right onto GA 158

26 mi · 35 min · GA 158
Toward Douglas Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto McDonald Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · McDonald Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto South Gaskin Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Gaskin Avenue
12

Turn left onto East Walker Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Walker Street
13

Turn right onto US 441; GA 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 441; GA 31

6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway
15

Continue on US 441; GA 31

15 mi · 21 min · Alabama Street
16

Turn left onto GA 117

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Dogwood Drive
17

Continue on GA 117

14 mi · 19 min · West River Road
18

Continue on GA 117

4.1 mi · 5 min · Old Jacksonville Highway
19

Turn left onto Reeves Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Reeves Street
20

At end of road, turn left onto Reeves Street

157 ft · 11 sec · Reeves Street
21

Turn left onto US 280; GA 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
22

Continue on US 280; GA 30

1.8 mi · 2 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
23

Turn right onto GA 87

4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway
24

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 230

19 mi · 25 min · Lower River Road
25

Turn left onto US 341; GA 27

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 341; GA 27
Use the left lane.
26

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
27

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

0.9 mi · 1 min · Progress Avenue
28

Turn right onto US 129; US 341; GA 11

1.2 mi · 1 min · 341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
29

Continue on US 341; GA 11

442 ft · 7 sec · Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
30

Turn right

0.1 mi · 9 sec
31

Continue on US 129; GA 247

13 mi · 18 min · US 129; GA 247
Use the straight lane.
32

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 247

123 ft · 2 sec · US 129; GA 247
33

Continue on US 129; GA 247

11 mi · 16 min · US 129; GA 247
Use the straight lane.
34

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
35

Turn left onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Draper Street
36

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 20 sec · Kingsbury Circle
37

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
38

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.7 miles from Folkston, GA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.7 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Folkston, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Folkston, GA

This is one driving day of about 171.5 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Folkston, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 32.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.7 mi from Folkston, GA · 1h 56m into the drive

city in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

86 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Folkston, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.82 one way

$53.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.32 $58.65
premium $4.70 $31.74 $63.48
diesel $5.61 $37.87 $75.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $18.01 $8.23
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86
EV Truck/SUV 68.6 0 $24.01 $10.98

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Folkston, GA

Morning in Folkston on Wednesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Morning in Warner Robins on Wednesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

90°F

Alma, GA

86 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Folkston, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 171.5 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, GA 158, US 129. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.7 miles from Folkston, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.5 miles you will encounter 24 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 72.3 miles (McDonald Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.6 miles (US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 158.5 miles (US 129; GA 247): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Folkston, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Douglas along the way.

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