Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Richmond Hill, GA

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

165.2 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 16m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Richmond Hill, GA

David Gari

Trip Overview

The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Richmond Hill, GA covers 165.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.44 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

82.6 miles from Warner Robins, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 165.2 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.7 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 18 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 128.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Draper Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Draper Street

Turn right onto Draper Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Navigation decision point

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road

Turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | Old Hawkinsville Road

Turn left onto Old Hawkinsville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

162.7 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 90 Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

Towns Along This Route

Between Warner Robins, GA and Richmond Hill, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Jacksonville.

Savannah

24.9 mi in | ~37m | via I 16

Jacksonville

153.5 mi in | ~2h 55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	128.7 mi	2h 17m
GA 96	13.9 mi	19m
I 95	8.8 mi	9m
GA 358	3.6 mi	4m
Hawkinsville Road	3.3 mi	5m
Ford Avenue	2.1 mi	3m
Old Hawkinsville Road	1.6 mi	2m
Watson Boulevard	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 128.7 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Richmond Hill, GA.

Start on Trinity Drive

69 ft · 4 sec · Trinity Drive

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 19 sec · Kingsbury Circle

Turn right onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Draper Street

At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard

Turn right onto US 129; GA 247

3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawkinsville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Old Hawkinsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Hawkinsville Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto GA 96

14 mi · 19 min · GA 96

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 358

3.6 mi · 4 min · GA 358

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 16

129 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Toward Savannah

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

Merge onto I 95

8.8 mi · 9 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 90 Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

Enter roundabout onto GA 144

296 ft · 5 sec · GA 144

Continue on GA 144

359 ft · 7 sec · GA 144

Enter roundabout onto GA 144

74 ft · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

Continue on GA 144

2.1 mi · 3 min · Ford Avenue

Arrive at destination

GA 144

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 82.6 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.6 miles or 1h 39m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Warner Robins, GA

This is one driving day of about 165.2 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warner Robins, 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.

The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.6 mi from Warner Robins, GA · 1h 39m into the drive

city in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Columbia, SC

83 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

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from Warner Robins, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richmond Hill, GA

The final approach into Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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

Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16

Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail

View on nps.gov

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $10 near mile 153.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.44 one way

$52.88 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$28.81	$57.61
premium	$4.78	$31.08	$62.15
diesel	$5.64	$36.70	$73.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.6	$17.35	$7.93
Efficient EV	41.3	$14.45	$6.61
EV Truck/SUV	66.1	$23.13	$10.57

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Warner Robins, GA

Afternoon in Warner Robins on Monday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, GA

Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Monday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 10m 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 Richmond Hill, GA covers 165.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.6 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 $26.44 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Between Warner Robins, GA and Richmond Hill, GA, road signs point toward Savannah and Jacksonville.

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Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Richmond Hill, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Richmond Hill, GA

National Parks Near This Route

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Warner Robins, GA

Richmond Hill, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 10m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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