Origin
Ohio, GA
Evening in Ohio on Thursday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ohio, GA to Scottdale, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
102.2 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Scottdale, GA
Gera Cejas
Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Ohio, GA to Scottdale, GA covers 102.2 miles and typically takes around 2 hours to complete. It's a great option for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes I 75, Larry Justice Highway, and Terrell Starr Parkway, with about 71% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $16 for this trip. This highway-focused drive keeps you moving efficiently through the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 102.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 49.5 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. While much of the journey is on major arteries like I 75 and Terrell Starr Parkway, expect some transitions as you navigate to Larry Justice Highway. The road profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is generally possible, making for a predictable travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 49.5 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 102.2 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
~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
9
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
89.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
7
98.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ohio, GA to Scottdale, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
79.4 mi in
|
~1h 30m
|
via I 675
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 49.5 mi | 53m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 8 mi | 9m |
| GA 540 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Peach Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Covington Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| GA 49 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 49.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Scottdale, 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
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 285
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Covington Highway
13
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Covington Road
14
Continue on US 278; GA 10
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Avondale Plaza
15
Turn right onto North Clarendon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Clarendon Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto Church Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Street
17
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 49.5 miles on I 75, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it’s an economical journey, but it's always wise to start with a full tank to avoid any unnecessary detours in Georgia.
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 51.1 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottdale, 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.
+
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 102.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 49.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Ohio, GA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Ohio, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scottdale, GA
The final approach into Scottdale, 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 Scottdale, 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
$15.98 one way
$31.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.56 | $45.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.73 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.31 | $6.54 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Scottdale, GA
Evening in Scottdale on Thursday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
51 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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 Scottdale, GA covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Larry Justice Highway, Terrell Starr Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 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 $15.98 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 is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 102.2 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 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.
On the drive from Ohio, GA to Scottdale, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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