Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
148.4 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Mountain, GA
Thomas K
Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
The drive from Pine Mountain, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 148.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, US 280, Wall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.8 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.21 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
74.2 miles from Pine Mountain, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 33.8 mi | 37m |
| US 280 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Wall Street | 16 mi | 19m |
| Albany Highway | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Moultrie Road | 13 mi | 17m |
| Victory Drive | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Liberty Expressway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| GA 133 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Mountain, GA and Minnesota, GA.
Start on Commerce Street
Turn left onto East Harris Street
Turn right onto GA 18
Turn left
Merge onto I 185
Take the exit
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
Continue on US 280; GA 520
Continue on US 280; GA 520
Continue on GA 520
Continue on GA 520
Continue on GA 520
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
Continue on US 82; GA 520
Continue on US 82; GA 520
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
Continue on US 82; GA 520
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520
Take the exit onto GA 133
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133
Continue on GA 133
Turn right
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
Continue on GA 133
Turn right onto CR 494
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pine Mountain, 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 Pine Mountain, GA
This is one driving day of about 148.4 miles and 3h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Pine Mountain, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 126.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward I 185 South: Columbus
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$23.21 one way
$46.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.47 | $54.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pine Mountain on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
52°F
Richland, GA
74 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
148.4 mi in 3h 4m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Chet Atkins Parkway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 148.4 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 8.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.6 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Mountain, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Albany, Camilla, Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
Albany
Camilla
Moultrie
Marine Corps Logistics Base
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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