Origin
Swainsboro, GA
Late night in Swainsboro on Thursday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
159.7 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swainsboro, GA
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Minnesota, GA
Jesse Yuqui
Trip Overview
The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, West Street, Metter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.97 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from Swainsboro, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 159.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Metter Road | — | — |
| Eastman Road | — | — |
| 5th Avenue | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Griffin Avenue | — | — |
| Rhine Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
72 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on West Street
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Street
5
Turn left
6.8 mi
·
9 min
6
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
7
Turn right onto Metter Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Metter Road
8
Continue on Eastman Road
38 mi
·
51 min
·
Eastman Road
9
Continue on 5th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Oak Street
11
Turn right onto Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Griffin Avenue
12
Continue on Rhine Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rhine Highway
13
Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Abbeville Highway
14
Turn right onto Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rhine-Abbeville Highway
15
Continue on East Main Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East Main Street
16
Turn left onto Ashley Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashley Street
17
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
13 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Railroad Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ashley Street
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
West Ashley Street
20
Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Avenue
21
Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
22
Continue on Sylvester Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Sylvester Road
23
Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Pine Street
25
Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Isabella Street
26
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn left
118 ft
·
3 sec
28
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
9 min
29
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
30
Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Funston Doerun Road
31
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Fain Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 79.8 miles from Swainsboro, GA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, 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.
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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 Swainsboro, GA
This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Swainsboro, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Swainsboro, GA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Swainsboro, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Minnesota, GA
The final approach into Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.97 one way
$49.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.31 | $54.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.56 | $59.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Late night in Minnesota on Thursday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Abbeville, GA
80 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
27 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
3h 8m 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 Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, West Street, Metter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 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 $24.97 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swainsboro, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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