Origin
Springfield, GA
Morning in Springfield on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, GA to Ophir, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, GA
Kelly
Ophir, GA
Daniel Żabiński
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, GA to Ophir, GA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, GA 20, Hightower Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Springfield, GA to Ophir, GA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.5 miles in near I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (GA 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GA 20
Take the exit onto GA 20 toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A-B
Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
GA 20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 20 toward GA 20 East: Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward GA 20 East: Cumming
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 20
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20 toward Georgia 20 East: Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Georgia 20 East: Cumming
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Yellow Creek Road
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, GA and Ophir, GA, road signs point toward Cumming and Georgia 20 East: Cumming.
Cumming
13.4 mi in
|
~17m
|
via GA 20
Georgia 20 East: Cumming
14.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 20
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| GA 20 | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Hightower Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Yellow Creek Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 92 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Caliber Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Federal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, GA and Ophir, GA.
1
Start on Caliber Court
414 ft
·
21 sec
·
Caliber Court
2
Turn right onto Springfield Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Springfield Drive
3
Turn right onto GA 92
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 92
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
5
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto GA 20
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 20
Exit 19A-B
Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 20
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
GA 20
Exit 19A
Toward GA 20 East: Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
GA 20
Toward Georgia 20 East: Cumming
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto GA 369
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 369
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hightower Road
11
Continue on GA 369
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
12
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellow Creek Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Old Federal Road
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Federal Road
14
Arrive at destination
Old Federal Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ophir, GA
Morning in Ophir on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
48m 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 Springfield, GA to Ophir, GA covers 29.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, GA 20, Hightower Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Springfield, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.61 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (GA 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, GA and Ophir, GA, road signs point toward Cumming and Georgia 20 East: Cumming.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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