Origin
Locust Grove, GA
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Grove, GA to Hampton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, GA
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Hampton, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Locust Grove, GA to Hampton, GA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, McDonough-Hampton Road, Hampton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Locust Grove, GA to Hampton, GA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218
Toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
9
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny S...
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GA 20; GA 81 / Hampton Road
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81 / Hampton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Locust Grove, GA and Hampton, GA, road signs point toward Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree and Atlanta Speedway.
Sunny Side
7.4 mi in
|
~9m
Sun City Peachtree
7.4 mi in
|
~9m
Atlanta Speedway
7.4 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| McDonough-Hampton Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Hampton Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| McDonough Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bill Gardner Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 23 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, GA and Hampton, GA.
1
Start on North Jackson Street
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 23; GA 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; GA 42
3
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 75 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 218
Toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
8 sec
Toward GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampton Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 20
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McDonough-Hampton Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
McDonough-Hampton Road
11
Continue on McDonough Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonough Street
12
Continue on McDonough Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
McDonough Street
13
Turn right onto East Main Street South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street South
14
Arrive at destination
East Main Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hampton, GA
Afternoon in Hampton on Friday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 Locust Grove, GA to Hampton, GA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, McDonough-Hampton Road, Hampton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Locust Grove, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Locust Grove, GA and Hampton, GA, road signs point toward Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree and Atlanta Speedway.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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