Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Evening in Warner Robins on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Hardwick, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hardwick, GA
Enam Sape
Trip Overview
The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Hardwick, GA covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 49, Hawkinsville Road, Fall Line Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on GA 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 49.7 miles, with most of the trip on GA 49 and Hawkinsville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on GA 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 49 and Hawkinsville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Draper Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Draper Street
Turn right onto Draper Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
17.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
|
GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 49 | 27.3 mi | 38m |
| Hawkinsville Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| North Davis Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pio Nono Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Houston Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Gray Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 49
— 27.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Hardwick, GA.
1
Start on Trinity Drive
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Trinity Drive
2
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
373 ft
·
19 sec
·
Kingsbury Circle
3
Turn right onto Draper Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Draper Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Watson Boulevard
5
Turn left onto North Pleasant Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pleasant Hill Road
6
Turn right onto Green Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
7
Turn left onto North Davis Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Davis Drive
8
Turn left onto US 129; GA 247
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Road
10
Enter roundabout onto US 41; GA 247
198 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pio Nono Avenue
11
Continue on US 41; GA 247
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pio Nono Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto GA 49
27 mi
·
38 min
·
GA 49
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Frank Bone Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Frank Bone Road
20
Continue on Ivey Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ivey Drive
21
Continue on Effingham Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Effingham Road
22
Turn left onto West Andrews Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Andrews Street
23
Turn right onto US 441 Business; GA 29 Business
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Wayne Street
24
Turn left onto Vinson Highway
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vinson Highway
25
Arrive at destination
Vinson Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Warner Robins, GA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Arriving in Hardwick, GA
The final approach into Hardwick, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Hardwick, GA
Evening in Hardwick on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
1h 16m 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 Warner Robins, GA to Hardwick, GA covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 49, Hawkinsville Road, Fall Line Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Warner Robins, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.77 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 49.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (Draper Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Warner Robins, GA to Hardwick, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
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