Trip from Richmond Hill, GA to Warner Robins, GA

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

166 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 5m

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

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Richmond Hill, GA

David Gari

Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond Hill, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.57 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

83 miles from Richmond Hill, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 166 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 128.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 166 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 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 16 West: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99B Toward I 16 West: Macon

12.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway toward Savannah

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Savannah

141.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

145.3 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | GA 96

At end of road, turn left onto GA 96

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

160.9 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Richmond Hill, GA and Warner Robins, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Danville.

Savannah

12.1 mi in | ~15m | via I 16

Danville

141 mi in | ~2h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	128.9 mi	2h 18m
GA 96	13.9 mi	19m
I 95	9.2 mi	10m
GA 358	3.9 mi	5m
Hawkinsville Road	3.3 mi	5m
Ford Avenue	2.4 mi	4m
Old Hawkinsville Road	1.6 mi	2m
Watson Boulevard	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 128.9 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 144

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ford Avenue

Continue on GA 144

2.3 mi · 3 min · Ford Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Enter roundabout

22 ft · 0 sec

Toward I 95 North: Florence

Continue

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 95 North: Florence

Merge onto I 95

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.6 mi · 47 sec · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 50 sec

Exit 99B Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 16

129 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Toward Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

Keep slight left at fork

97 ft · 5 sec

Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

Turn left onto GA 358

3.9 mi · 5 min · GA 358

At end of road, turn left onto GA 96

14 mi · 19 min · GA 96

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Hawkinsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247

3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawkinsville Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Draper Street

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 20 sec · Kingsbury Circle

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

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 83 miles from Richmond Hill, GA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.9 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, GA

This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond Hill, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 128.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83 mi from Richmond Hill, GA · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

83 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

West Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83 miles from Richmond Hill, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.57 one way

$53.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$28.95	$57.89
premium	$4.78	$31.23	$62.45
diesel	$5.64	$36.88	$73.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.8	$17.43	$7.97
Efficient EV	41.5	$14.52	$6.64
EV Truck/SUV	66.4	$23.24	$10.62

Gas CO2

58 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Richmond Hill, GA

Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Monday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Afternoon in Warner Robins on Monday

Local time

3:21 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 12m 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 Richmond Hill, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83 miles from Richmond Hill, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.57 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.

Between Richmond Hill, GA and Warner Robins, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Danville.

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Trip from Richmond Hill, GA to Warner Robins, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Warner Robins, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Richmond Hill, GA

Warner Robins, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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