Origin
Ivanhoe, GA
Afternoon in Ivanhoe on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ivanhoe, GA to Portal, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ivanhoe, GA
Anna Shvets
Portal, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
The drive from Ivanhoe, GA to Portal, GA covers 35.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 80 East, GA 119 Connector, Northside Drive West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on US Highway 80 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 80 East | 16.4 mi | 25m |
| GA 119 Connector | 6 mi | 10m |
| Northside Drive West | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| US 80 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Parrish Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Grady Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 80 East
— 16.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivanhoe, GA and Portal, GA.
1
Start on GA 119 Connector
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 119 Connector
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; GA 26
16 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 80 East
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 67; GA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Parrish Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Parrish Street
6
Turn right onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Northside Drive West
7
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 80; GA 26
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North Grady Street
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Grady Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Grady Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Ivanhoe, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East
Navigation decision point
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
23.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Parrish Street
Turn left onto West Parrish Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 80; GA 26
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North Grady Street
Turn right onto North Grady Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Portal, GA
Afternoon in Portal on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
35.2 mi in 54m, mostly highway — 16.4 mi of that is on US Highway 80 East.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on US Highway 80 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 80 East and GA 119 Connector. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ivanhoe, GA to Portal, GA is easy. At 54m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (West Parrish Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on US Highway 80 East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 80; GA 26 / US Highway 80 East): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles (West Parrish Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portal, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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