Starbucks
Around the midpoint, short detour
Norcross, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–6 pm
+17707340364
Visit websiteLast recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
170.3 mi
274 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Baldwin, GA
Malcolm Garret
The drive from Ohio, GA to Baldwin, GA covers 170.3 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Lanier Parkway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.63 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.2 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 170.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 3h 15m highway drive covering 170.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Lanier Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.5 miles on I 75.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lanier Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 170.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ohio, GA and Baldwin, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Atlanta.
Greenville
Atlanta
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 49.5 mi | 53m |
| Lanier Parkway | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Cornelia Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| GA 540 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Baldwin, GA.
Start on Lilly Creek Road
Turn right onto GA 49; GA 540
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 85
Continue on I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985
Continue on US 23; GA 365
Continue on US 23; GA 365
Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
Turn left onto Willingham Avenue
Continue on Willingham Street
Continue on Willingham Avenue
Continue on Willingham Street
Continue on Willingham Avenue
Turn right onto Stonepile Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.2 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ohio, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ohio, GA
This is one driving day of about 170.3 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.2 mi from Ohio, GA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 85.2 miles from Ohio, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Baldwin, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Baldwin, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Forsyth, Georgia
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm
+14787582001
Top Coffee Stop
Atlanta, Georgia
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 9 am–9 pm
+17709868802
Mojo Coffee Company
Ellenwood, Georgia
Around the midpoint, short detour
Norcross, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–6 pm
+17707340364
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Forsyth, Georgia
Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm
+14787582001
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+17706822742
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 9 am–9 pm
+17709868802
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Ellenwood, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+16784892929
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Duluth, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+14707678695
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Chamblee, Georgia
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+16784045434
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Duluth, Georgia
Hours: 12–10 pm
+16783672857
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Buford, Georgia
Hours: 4–8 pm
+18009604778
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Macon, Georgia
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14784773232
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Regular Gas
$26.63 one way
$53.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.88 | $8.17 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.84 | $10.90 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Ohio on Friday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Baldwin on Friday
Local time
12:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
52°F
Decatur, GA
85 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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