Origin
Harlem, GA
Morning in Harlem on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlem, GA to Evans, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlem, GA
Ron Lach
Evans, GA
Enam Sape
Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Harlem, Georgia, to Evans, Georgia, spans 20.6 miles and should take about 28 minutes to complete. As both locations are within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia, you'll experience a consistent local feel throughout. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is an easy one-day trip, perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic excursion. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a relaxed pace for its entire duration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 20.6-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through familiar terrain for the whole trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. This route is characterized by frequent turns and a local road profile, so keep your attention focused on the road ahead as you transition between Appling Harlem Road and South Belair Road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 221; GA 47 / North Louisville Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 221; GA 47 / North Louisville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (US 221; GA 47 / Appling Harlem Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 221; GA 47 / North Louisville Street
Turn right onto US 221; GA 47 / North Louisville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 221; GA 47 / Appling Harlem Road
Enter roundabout onto US 221; GA 47 / Appling Harlem Road toward US 221 North, GA 47 North: Appling
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 221 North, GA 47 North: Appling
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Enter roundabout toward I-20 East: Augusta
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
5
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sanders Highway | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Appling Harlem Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| South Belair Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| North Louisville Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hereford Farm Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Milledgeville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem, GA and Evans, GA.
1
Start on US 78; US 278; GA 10
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Milledgeville Road
2
Turn right onto US 221; GA 47
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Louisville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 221; GA 47
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Appling Harlem Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 221; GA 47
132 ft
·
4 sec
·
Appling Harlem Road
Toward US 221 North, GA 47 North: Appling
5
Continue on US 221; GA 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Appling Harlem Road
Toward US 221 North, GA 47 North: Appling
6
Enter roundabout
39 ft
·
0 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
7
Continue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
8
Merge onto I 20
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward GA 383
10
Turn left onto GA 383
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Belair Road
11
Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hereford Farm Road
12
Turn right
136 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn right
118 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evans, GA
Morning in Evans on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
28m 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 Harlem, GA to Evans, GA covers 20.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Appling Harlem Road, South Belair Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Harlem, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 221; GA 47 / North Louisville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (US 221; GA 47 / Appling Harlem Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Harlem, GA to Evans, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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