Origin
McBean, GA
Afternoon in McBean on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McBean, GA to Blythe, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.8 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blythe, GA
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
The drive from McBean, GA to Blythe, GA covers 20.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Georgia 88, Hephzibah McBean Road, Peach Orchard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Georgia 88. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia 88 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Hephzibah McBean Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Blythe Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mike Padgett Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Gin House Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Mike Padgett Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Georgia 88
— 8.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McBean, GA and Blythe, GA.
1
Start on Old Mike Padgett Highway
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Old Mike Padgett Highway
2
At end of road, turn left onto GA 56
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mike Padgett Highway
3
Turn left onto Hephzibah McBean Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hephzibah McBean Road
4
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
5
Turn left onto GA 88
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Georgia 88
6
Continue on GA 88
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Blythe Road
7
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Church Street
8
Turn right onto CR 602
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gin House Street
9
Arrive at destination
CR 602
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway
At end of road, turn left onto GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hephzibah McBean Road
Turn left onto Hephzibah McBean Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GA 88 / Georgia 88
Turn left onto GA 88 / Georgia 88
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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
Blythe, GA
Afternoon in Blythe on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
28 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
32m 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?
20.8 mi in 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Georgia 88.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Hephzibah McBean Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Georgia 88. 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 0.1 miles (GA 56 / Mike Padgett Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Hephzibah McBean Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blythe, GA before heading back.
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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