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Trip from Saint Simons Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

185.4 mi

298 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Simons Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 185.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Golden Isles Highway, East Golden Isles Highway, McRae Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.6 miles on Golden Isles Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

92.7 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 185.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden Isles Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 141.5 miles in near GA 87 Connector / Northwest Eastman Bypass.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 185.4 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 141.5 miles (GA 87 Connector / Northwest Eastman Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (US 23; GA 87 / Eastman Cochran Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 169.9 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

6
141.5 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | GA 87 Connector / Northwest Eastman Bypass

Turn right onto GA 87 Connector / Northwest Eastman Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
143.6 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | US 23; GA 87 / Eastman Cochran Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; GA 87 / Eastman Cochran Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
169.9 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | GA 96

Turn left onto GA 96

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
180.2 mi into trip | ~4h 13m 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.
6
183.5 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Golden Isles Highway 43.6 mi 57m
East Golden Isles Highway 16 mi 22m
McRae Highway 14.4 mi 19m
Odum Highway 13.2 mi 16m
Golden Isles Highway East 11.5 mi 14m
Golden Isles Highway West 9.7 mi 12m
Eastman Cochran Highway 9.3 mi 12m
GA 96 8.7 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Golden Isles Highway — 43.6 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simons Island, GA and Warner Robins, GA.

1

Start on 8th Street

137 ft · 11 sec · 8th Street
2

Turn left onto Bruce Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bruce Drive
3

Turn right onto 1st Street

360 ft · 15 sec · 1st Street
4

Enter roundabout onto East Beach Causeway

62 ft · 1 sec · East Beach Causeway
5

Continue on East Beach Causeway

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East Beach Causeway
6

Enter roundabout onto Demere Road

52 ft · 1 sec · Demere Road
7

Continue on Demere Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Demere Road
8

Enter roundabout onto Demere Road

200 ft · 4 sec · Demere Road
9

Continue on Demere Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec
11

Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
12

Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
13

Continue on Stacy Street

397 ft · 17 sec · Stacy Street
14

Turn left onto K Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · K Street
15

Continue on Stadium Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Stadium Street
16

Continue on L Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · L Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto US 25; US 341; GA 27

1.8 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Street
18

Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27

0.5 mi · 47 sec · New Jesup Highway
19

Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · Norwich Street
20

Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27

3.6 mi · 6 min · New Jesup Highway
21

Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27

31 mi · 39 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 25; US 341; GA 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Cherry Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
23

Turn right onto US 341; GA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street
24

Continue on US 341; GA 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Cherry Street
25

Continue on US 341; GA 27

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Continue on US 341; GA 27

0.4 mi · 43 sec · West Cherry Street
27

Continue on US 341; GA 27

6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway
28

Continue on US 341; GA 27

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
29

Continue on US 341; GA 27

6.3 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway
30

Continue on US 341; GA 27

12 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East
31

Continue on US 341; GA 27

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Parker Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Continue on US 341; GA 27

9.7 mi · 12 min · Golden Isles Highway West
Use the left lane.
33

Continue on US 341; GA 27

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baxley Highway
34

Continue on US 341; GA 27

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Jarman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street
36

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
37

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

16 mi · 22 min · East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Oak Street
Use the straight lane.
39

Turn slight right onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

1.0 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
Use the straight lane.
40

Merge onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Oak Street
41

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

4.1 mi · 5 min · West Golden Isles Highway
42

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

14 mi · 19 min · McRae Highway
43

Continue on US 341; GA 27

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 341; GA 27
44

Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 341; GA 27
45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 341; GA 27
46

Turn right onto GA 87 Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Eastman Bypass
Use the right lane.
47

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; GA 87

1.0 mi · 1 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the left lane.
48

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87

3.7 mi · 4 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
49

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87

4.6 mi · 6 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
50

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

2.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
51

Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87

4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
52

Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112

10 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
53

Turn left onto GA 96

8.7 mi · 11 min · GA 96
Use the straight lane.
54

Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Hawkinsville Road
55

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

3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawkinsville Road
Use the right lane.
56

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
57

Turn left onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Draper Street
58

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 20 sec · Kingsbury Circle
59

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
60

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 92.7 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.6 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 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.7 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 34m

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 Saint Simons Island, 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 Saint Simons Island, GA

This is one driving day of about 185.4 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Simons Island, 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 Golden Isles Highway for about 43.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.7 mi from Saint Simons Island, GA · 2h 10m into the drive

Downtown Alma, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

93 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Saint Simons Island, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort Frederica National Monument

National Monument

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 185.8
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $15
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.67 one way

$59.34 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $32.33 $64.66
premium $4.78 $34.88 $69.75
diesel $5.64 $41.19 $82.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.6 0 $19.47 $8.90
Efficient EV 46.4 0 $16.22 $7.42
EV Truck/SUV 74.2 0 $25.96 $11.87

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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

Saint Simons Island, GA

Morning in Saint Simons Island on Monday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Morning in Warner Robins on Monday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

93 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 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

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Simons Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 185.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden Isles Highway, East Golden Isles Highway, McRae Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.7 miles from Saint Simons Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.67 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 185.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 141.5 miles (GA 87 Connector / Northwest Eastman Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (US 23; GA 87 / Eastman Cochran Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 169.9 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Simons Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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