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Trip from Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA

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

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Lumpkin, GA, GA

Lumpkin, GA

Simófi István

Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Ohio, GA

Chris F

Trip Overview

The drive from Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martha Berry Highway, Buena Vista Highway, Clarke Duncan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Martha Berry Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Lumpkin, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martha Berry Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 1 Connector / Chestnut Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA is easy. At 1h 58m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 1 Connector / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.7 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 1 Connector / Chestnut Street

Turn left onto GA 1 Connector / Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway

Merge onto US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
19.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway

Turn right onto GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway

Navigation decision point

4
35.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | GA 41; GA 137 / 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto GA 41; GA 137 / 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | GA 137

Take the ramp onto GA 137

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martha Berry Highway 18 mi 21m
Buena Vista Highway 16.3 mi 22m
Clarke Duncan Highway 14.7 mi 19m
GA 96 12 mi 14m
GA 137 8.3 mi 9m
Doctor Deryl Hart Road 5.5 mi 7m
Fall Line Freeway 4.7 mi 6m
Peach Parkway 3.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Martha Berry Highway — 18 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumpkin, GA and Ohio, GA.

1

Start on GA 27

87 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
2

Turn left onto GA 1 Connector

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
3

Take the ramp

144 ft · 4 sec
4

Merge onto US 27; GA 1

18 mi · 21 min · Martha Berry Highway
5

Continue on Wells Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wells Street
6

Turn right onto GA 26

15 mi · 19 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
7

Continue on GA 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
8

Turn left onto GA 41 Connector

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Baker Street
9

Turn right onto GA 41; GA 137

0.4 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
10

Turn left onto GA 137

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oliver Street
11

Continue on GA 137

5.5 mi · 7 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road
12

Continue on GA 137

16 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway
13

Take the ramp onto GA 137

8.3 mi · 9 min · GA 137
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on GA 96; GA 540

12 mi · 14 min · GA 96; GA 540
15

Continue on GA 49 Connector; GA 540

4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto GA 49; GA 540

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peach Parkway
17

Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
18

Arrive at destination

Lilly Creek Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Lumpkin, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lumpkin, GA

This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lumpkin, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Martha Berry Highway for about 18 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Lumpkin, GA · 59m into the drive

Downtown Buena Vista, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buena Vista, GA

44 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

Richland, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buena Vista, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Lumpkin, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ohio, GA

The final approach into Ohio, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 36.3
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 87.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.73 one way

$27.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.01 $30.02
premium $4.70 $16.25 $32.50
diesel $5.61 $19.39 $38.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.22 $4.21
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.68 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Lumpkin, GA

Evening in Lumpkin on Friday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohio, GA

Evening in Ohio on Friday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Buena Vista, GA

44 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

24 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

1h 58m 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 Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Martha Berry Highway, Buena Vista Highway, Clarke Duncan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Lumpkin, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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.

The drive from Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA is easy. At 1h 58m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 1 Connector / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 19.7 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lumpkin, GA to Ohio, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park and 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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