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Trip from Morgan, GA to Minnesota, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

54.3 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Morgan, GA, GA

Morgan, GA

aboodi vesakaran

Downtown Minnesota, GA, GA

Minnesota, GA

Jesse Yuqui

Trip Overview

The drive from Morgan, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Leary Road, Moultrie Road, GA 133 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Leary Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 54.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Leary Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near GA 37; GA 62 / Albany Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (GA 37; GA 62 / Albany Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (GA 234 / West Oakridge Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | GA 37; GA 62 / Albany Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 37; GA 62 / Albany Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
25 mi into trip | ~36m in | GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road

Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
28.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | GA 234 / West Oakridge Drive

Turn right onto GA 234 / West Oakridge Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
45.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | GA 133

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | South Fain Street

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Leary Road 17.3 mi 24m
Moultrie Road 13.6 mi 18m
GA 133 8.8 mi 10m
East Main Street 6.7 mi 9m
Newton Road 3.9 mi 5m
West Oakridge Drive 3 mi 5m
Albany Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Funston Doerun Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Leary Road — 17.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, GA and Minnesota, GA.

1

Start on School Street Northeast

187 ft · 8 sec · School Street Northeast
2

Turn left onto GA 37

6.7 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
3

Continue on GA 37; GA 62

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Newton Road
4

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 37; GA 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Albany Highway
5

Continue on GA 62

17 mi · 24 min · Leary Road
6

Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91

3.8 mi · 5 min · Newton Road
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto GA 234

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on GA 234

14 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right

118 ft · 3 sec
10

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133

8.4 mi · 9 min · GA 133
11

Continue on GA 133

0.5 mi · 32 sec · GA 133
12

Turn right onto CR 494

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
13

Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

26 ft · 1 sec · South Fain Street
14

Arrive at destination

South Fain Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.2 mi from Morgan, GA · 39m into the drive

city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

27 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

Albany, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Morgan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Minnesota, GA

The final approach into Minnesota, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.49 one way

$16.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.28 $18.57
premium $4.70 $10.05 $20.10
diesel $5.61 $11.99 $23.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Morgan, GA

Afternoon in Morgan on Friday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minnesota, GA

Afternoon in Minnesota on Friday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Albany, GA

27 mi in

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

3 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 16m 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 Morgan, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Leary Road, Moultrie Road, GA 133. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Morgan, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (GA 37; GA 62 / Albany Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (GA 234 / West Oakridge Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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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