Trip from Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

157.2 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 157.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 80 East, Rogers Street, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.16 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

78.6 miles from Pooler, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 157.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 80 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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 Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 80 East Unavailable Refreshing
Rogers Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 16 West Unavailable Refreshing
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
GA 358 Unavailable Refreshing
Old Hawkinsville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Hawkinsville Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 80 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pooler, GA and Warner Robins, GA.

1

Start on US Highway 80 East

525 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 80 East
2

Turn left onto Rogers Street

390 ft · 18 sec · Rogers Street
3

Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

0.6 mi · 1 min · US Highway 80 East
4

Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Brunswick

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 95 South: Brunswick
5

Merge slight left

1.8 mi · 2 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
8

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

129 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

0.4 mi · 49 sec · GA 358: Allentown, Danville
10

Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

98 ft · 4 sec · GA 358: Allentown, Danville
11

Turn left

3.9 mi · 5 min
12

At the end of the road, turn left

14 mi · 18 min
13

Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Hawkinsville Road
14

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawkinsville Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawkinsville Road
15

Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard
16

Turn left onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Draper Street
17

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

374 ft · 21 sec · Kingsbury Circle
18

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 3 sec · Trinity Drive
19

Arrive at your destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.6 miles from Pooler, GA, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m

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 Pooler, 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 Pooler, GA

This is one driving day of about 157.2 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pooler, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.6 mi from Pooler, GA · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

79 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

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Pooler, 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

$25.16 one way

$50.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $27.41 $54.82
premium $4.78 $29.57 $59.14
diesel $5.64 $34.92 $69.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 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 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.29
EV Truck/SUV 62.9 0 $22.01 $10.06

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Pooler, GA

Afternoon in Pooler on Monday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Afternoon in Warner Robins on Monday

Local time

3:01 PM

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

31 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 30m 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 Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 157.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 80 East, Rogers Street, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.6 miles from Pooler, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pooler, GA to Warner Robins, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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