Origin
Ruby, MS
Night in Ruby on Wednesday
Local time
10:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruby, MS to Georgetown, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruby, MS
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Georgetown, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ruby, MS to Georgetown, MS covers 8.8 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 27, Harmony Road, Huckleberry Hill Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on MS 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.33 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.4 miles from Ruby, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 8.8 miles, with most of the trip on MS 27 and Harmony Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on MS 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 27 and Harmony Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Harmony Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MS 27): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Harmony Road
At end of road, turn left onto Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MS 27
Turn right onto MS 27
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 27 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Harmony Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Huckleberry Hill Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Hopewell Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mary Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 27
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruby, MS and Georgetown, MS.
1
Start on Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Huckleberry Hill Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harmony Road
3
Continue on Harmony Road
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harmony Road
4
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hopewell Road
5
Turn right onto MS 27
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 27
6
Turn left onto Mary Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mary Street
7
Turn right
372 ft
·
15 sec
8
Turn left onto Main Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.4 miles from Ruby, MS, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 8.8 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.4 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Ruby, MS.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ruby, MS
This is one driving day of about 8.8 miles and 17m.
At 8.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on MS 27 for about 6.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.4 mi from Ruby, MS · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Ruby, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Georgetown, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Georgetown, MS
Night in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
10:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17m 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 Ruby, MS to Georgetown, MS covers 8.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 27, Harmony Road, Huckleberry Hill Lane. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Ruby, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 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 straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MS 27): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ruby, MS to Georgetown, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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