Origin
Springfield, GA
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
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 18, 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 highway & surface. 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
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
Afternoon in Ophir on Saturday
Local time
4:30 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.5 mi in 48m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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 highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ophir, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ophir, GA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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