The drive from Ohio, GA to Bonanza, GA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Larry Justice Highway, GA 540 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.74 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
40.7 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 81.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 40 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near GA 540.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 7.3 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.3 mi into trip|~12m in|GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward I 75:north: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75:north: Macon
8
14.1 mi into trip|~20m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
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
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 19m 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
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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...
6
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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 Ohio, GA and Bonanza, GA, road signs point toward Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree and Atlanta Speedway.
Hampton
69.9 mi in|~1h 19m
Sunny Side
70.2 mi in|~1h 20m
Sun City Peachtree
70.2 mi in|~1h 20m
Atlanta Speedway
70.2 mi in|~1h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
40 mi
42m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
GA 540
6.8 mi
7m
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.1 mi
7m
Peach Parkway
5 mi
6m
Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi
2m
GA 49
1.3 mi
2m
Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 40 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Bonanza, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn right onto GA 49; GA 540
5.0 mi·6 min·Peach Parkway
3
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
1.0 mi·1 min·GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi·45 sec·GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto GA 540
6.8 mi·7 min·GA 540
Toward I 75:north: MaconUse the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
40 mi·42 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 218Toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, HamptonUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft·8 sec
Toward GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta SpeedwayUse the left lane.
10
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81
0.3 mi·29 sec·Hampton Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto GA 81
0.1 mi·15 sec·McDonough-Lovejoy Road
12
Continue on GA 81
1.0 mi·1 min·McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
13
Continue on GA 81
5.0 mi·6 min·McDonough-Lovejoy Road
14
Continue on GA 81
0.4 mi·31 sec·McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
15
Turn right onto Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi·1 min·Old Hwy 3
16
Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Hastings Bridge Road
17
Continue on McDonough Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·McDonough Road
18
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
1.1 mi·1 min·Tara Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
20
Turn left onto Cardinal Road
477 ft·18 sec·Cardinal Road
21
Turn right onto Woodcock Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Woodcock Street
22
Arrive at destination
Woodcock Street
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 40.7 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 48m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonanza, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ohio, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ohio, GA
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ohio, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Ohio, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bonanza, GA
The final approach into Bonanza, 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 16.9
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 81.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.94
$27.87
premium
$4.70
$15.08
$30.17
diesel
$5.61
$17.99
$35.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.56
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Ohio, GA
Morning
in Ohio on Friday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bonanza, GA
Morning
in Bonanza on Friday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 38m 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 Ohio, GA to Bonanza, GA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Larry Justice Highway, GA 540. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Ohio, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.74 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 81.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 7.3 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ohio, GA and Bonanza, GA, road signs point toward Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree and Atlanta Speedway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
