Origin
Palmetto, GA
Night in Palmetto on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
112.5 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmetto, GA
Airam Dato-on
Trip Overview
Traveling from Palmetto to Warner Robins covers 112.5 miles of Georgia terrain, typically taking about 2 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Southeast, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of I-85, I-75, and the Larry Justice Highway to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, this route is highly efficient for commuters or travelers moving between these two points. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects northern and central Georgia, making it a simple transit rather than a multi-day expedition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Palmetto, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. Expect a fairly consistent pace, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles on I-75. While the transition between major interstates and the Larry Justice Highway provides some variety, the overall personality of the route is defined by efficient, direct travel. You should be prepared for the steady flow of interstate traffic that characterizes this corridor. It is a functional drive designed for getting you to Warner Robins reliably rather than offering a winding, scenic detour.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fayetteville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,005 ft
447 ft
Total Climb
66 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
1,005 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
558 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Road | — | — |
| Collinsworth Road | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| GA 279 | — | — |
| I 285 East | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| GA 139 | — | — |
| GA 139 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on Toombs Street
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Toombs Street
2
Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fayetteville Road
3
Continue on Collinsworth Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Collinsworth Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Collinsworth Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Collinsworth Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 85 North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 85 North
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 279: Old National Highway
8
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
10
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 139: Riverdale Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 139 South
13
Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Riverdale Road
14
Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Parkway
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 75
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 75 South: Macon
17
Merge slight left
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
19
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
21
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
108 ft
·
8 sec
·
GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B
22
Turn left onto Watson Boulevard
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Watson Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hospital Drive
24
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dr. Parihar Drive
25
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
McAllister Road
26
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kingsbury Circle
27
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Trinity Drive
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your exit from Palmetto outside of peak rush hours. Because there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you can easily handle the 112.5-mile distance in one go. If you do feel the need to stretch your legs, look for opportunities along the I-75 corridor where services are most concentrated. Keeping your fuel budget in mind, filling up before you hit the interstate can help you maintain that $18 estimate for the entire trip.
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 56.2 miles from Palmetto, GA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, GA
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Palmetto, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Palmetto, GA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Palmetto, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warner Robins, GA
The final approach into Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins, 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
$17.59 one way
$35.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.24 | $38.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Warner Robins, GA
Night in Warner Robins on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
24 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 16m 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 Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fayetteville Road, Collinsworth Road, I 85 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Palmetto, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 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.
The drive from Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palmetto, GA to Warner Robins, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 447 ft to 1,005 ft elevation with about 66 ft of total climbing.
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