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Trip from Ohio, GA to Bonanza, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

81.5 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Ohio, GA

Chris F

Downtown Bonanza, GA, GA

Bonanza, GA

Mr. Location Scout

Trip Overview

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 .

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 Effort 8/10

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: Macon Use the left lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use 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 218 Toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton Use 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 Speedway Use 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Ohio, GA · 48m into the drive

city in Lamar County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barnesville, GA

41 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

West Point, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barnesville, GA

Meal break

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.74 one way

$25.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 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

Evening in Ohio on Thursday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bonanza, GA

Evening in Bonanza on Thursday

Local time

7:34 PM

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.

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