The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, US 221 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.43 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.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 92.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 92.3 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 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 49 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.6 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-16 West: Macon
6
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
6
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|GA 96
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
87.2 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
90.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
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.
On the drive from Swainsboro, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
67.3 mi in|~1h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49 mi
52m
GA 96
13.9 mi
19m
US 221
8.5 mi
11m
West Street
7.4 mi
11m
GA 358
3.9 mi
5m
Hawkinsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Old Hawkinsville Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 49 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on this road
103 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left
71 ft·10 sec
3
Turn left onto US 80; GA 26; GA 56
2.1 mi·3 min·East Main Street
4
Continue on US 80; GA 26
7.4 mi·11 min·West Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 221; 171
6.8 mi·9 min·US 221; 171
6
Continue on US 221; GA 56
1.7 mi·2 min·US 221; GA 56
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I-16 West: MaconUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 16
49 mi·52 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
10
Keep slight left at fork
97 ft·5 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
11
Turn left onto GA 358
3.9 mi·5 min·GA 358
12
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
14 mi·19 min·GA 96
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Old Hawkinsville Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247
3.3 mi·5 min·Hawkinsville Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
1.6 mi·3 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Draper Street
0.2 mi·54 sec·Draper Street
17
Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle
373 ft·20 sec·Kingsbury Circle
18
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft·2 sec·Trinity Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
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 46.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Swainsboro, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Swainsboro, GA
This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Swainsboro, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Swainsboro, GA
· 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 92.3
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.43 one way
$28.87 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.78
$31.56
premium
$4.70
$17.08
$34.17
diesel
$5.61
$20.38
$40.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.08
$3.69
EV Truck/SUV
36.9
0
$12.92
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Swainsboro, GA
Evening
in Swainsboro on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Evening
in Warner Robins on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
36 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, US 221. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 miles from Swainsboro, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.6 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Swainsboro, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
