Origin
Ohio, GA
Morning in Ohio on Monday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ohio, GA to Reed Creek, GA
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
163.2 mi
263 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Reed Creek, GA
Surja Raj
Trip Overview
The drive from Ohio, GA to Reed Creek, GA covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eatonton Highway, US 29, Macon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.12 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
81.6 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 163.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eatonton Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 163.2 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 7.3 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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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
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~20m in
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I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
21.7 mi into trip
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~28m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
22.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
8
110.1 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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US 129; US 441; GA 15
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; GA 15 toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East,...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Ohio, GA to Reed Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
14.1 mi in
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~20m
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via I 75; GA 540
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eatonton Highway | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| US 29 | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Macon Highway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Wildcat Bridge Road | 11.9 mi | 19m |
| Gray Highway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Royston Highway | 10 mi | 14m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Athens Highway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Eatonton Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Reed Creek, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn right onto Peach Parkway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Peach Parkway
3
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
5
Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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I 75:north: Macon
6
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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Fall Line Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Savannah
8
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Avenue
10
Continue on Gray Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
11
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
335 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Highway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Eatonton Highway
14
Continue on Gray Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gray Highway
15
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
16
Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
17
Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
18
Continue on Madison Road Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
19
Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
20
Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
21
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Islands Road
23
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
24
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
25
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
26
Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
27
Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
28
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
29
Continue on Macon Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Macon Highway
30
Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
31
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Outer Loop 10
32
Continue straight
13 mi
·
19 min
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North General Daniels Avenue
256 ft
·
5 sec
·
North General Daniels Avenue
34
Exit the roundabout onto North General Daniels Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North General Daniels Avenue
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
General Daniels Avenue North
36
Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
General Daniels Avenue North
37
Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Wildcat Bridge Road
38
Turn slight left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Street
39
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartwell Street
40
Continue on Royston Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Royston Highway
41
Continue on Athens Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Athens Street
42
Turn right onto East Howell Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East Howell Street
43
Turn left onto Chandler Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Chandler Street
44
Continue on Reed Creek Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Reed Creek Highway
45
Turn left onto Boleman Hill Road
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
Boleman Hill Road
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.6 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reed Creek, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 163.2 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ohio, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Eatonton Highway for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.6 mi from Ohio, GA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Ohio, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reed Creek, GA
The final approach into Reed Creek, 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 Reed Creek, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.12 one way
$52.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.46 | $56.91 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.26 | $72.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Reed Creek, GA
Morning in Reed Creek on Monday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
3h 50m 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 Reed Creek, GA covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eatonton Highway, US 29, Macon Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.6 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 $26.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 163.2 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.
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 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ohio, GA to Reed Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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