The drive from Young Harris, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 298.5 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, I 75, Fall Line Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.9 miles on US 19.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149.3 miles from Young Harris, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 298.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 2m highway drive covering 298.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.9 miles on US 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.1 miles in near US 19; GA 60 / South Chestatee Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 298.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.1 miles (US 19; GA 60 / South Chestatee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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42.1 mi into trip|~58m in|US 19; GA 60 / South Chestatee Street
Turn left onto US 19; GA 60 / South Chestatee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
47.1 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 19; GA 400
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400 toward Cumming
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Cumming
6
111 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
175.8 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
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248.8 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
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 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Young Harris, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, Dawsonville, Albany and Tifton.
Cumming
47.1 mi in|~1h 6m|via US 19; GA 400
Dawsonville
55.7 mi in|~1h 16m|via US 19; GA 400
Albany
248.8 mi in|~4h 54m
Tifton
250.4 mi in|~4h 57m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
66.9 mi
1h 27m
I 75
64.8 mi
1h 11m
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi
1h
GA 33
27.8 mi
38m
Gainesville Highway
20.1 mi
22m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
13m
GA 133
8.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Young Harris, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on College Street
45 ft·3 sec·College Street
2
Turn right onto Duckworth Drive
0.1 mi·36 sec·Duckworth Drive
3
Turn left onto US 76; GA 2; GA 515
0.5 mi·49 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on US 76; GA 2; GA 515
7.0 mi·10 min·Young Harris Highway
5
Turn left onto US 19; US 129; GA 11
1.1 mi·1 min·Glenn Gooch Bypass
6
Turn left onto US 19; US 129; GA 11
20 mi·22 min·Gainesville Highway
7
Turn right onto US 19; GA 9
5.3 mi·8 min·US 19; GA 9
8
Enter roundabout onto US 19; GA 9; GA 60
197 ft·2 sec·US 19; GA 9; GA 60
9
Continue on US 19; GA 9; GA 60
8.0 mi·13 min·US 19; GA 9; GA 60
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 19; GA 60
5.0 mi·7 min·South Chestatee Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
8.5 mi·10 min·US 19; GA 400
Toward CummingUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on US 19; GA 400
145 ft·2 sec·US 19; GA 400
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 19; GA 400
45 mi·54 min·US 19; GA 400
Toward GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, DawsonvilleUse the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi·4 min·Northeast Expressway
15
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi·6 min·Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi·3 min·James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
57 mi·1 hr·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto GA 300
1.3 mi·1 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
23
Keep slight left at fork
73 ft·2 sec
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
24
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
1.0 mi·1 min·US 41; GA 7
25
Turn straight onto GA 33
26 mi·36 min·GA 33
26
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 33
1.4 mi·2 min·GA 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·East Pine Street
28
Turn left onto GA 112
9.8 mi·13 min·South Isabella Street
29
Turn slight left
129 ft·4 sec
30
Turn left
118 ft·3 sec
31
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi·9 min·GA 133
32
Continue on GA 133
0.5 mi·32 sec·GA 133
33
Turn right onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
34
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
35
Arrive at destination
South Fain Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.3 miles from Young Harris, GA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 66 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.3 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Young Harris, 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 Young Harris, GA
This is one driving day of about 298.5 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Young Harris, 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 US 19 for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.3 mi from Young Harris, GA
· 3h 7m 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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 102.9
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 185.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.68 one way
$93.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$51.04
$102.08
premium
$4.70
$55.25
$110.49
diesel
$5.61
$65.91
$131.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.6
1
$31.34
$14.33
Efficient EV
74.6
0
$26.12
$11.94
EV Truck/SUV
119.4
1
$41.79
$19.10
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Young Harris, GA
Late night
in Young Harris on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Late night
in Minnesota on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Oakwood, GA
149 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
15 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
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Young Harris, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 298.5 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, I 75, 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 149.3 miles from Young Harris, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 298.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.1 miles (US 19; GA 60 / South Chestatee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Young Harris, GA and Minnesota, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, Dawsonville, Albany and Tifton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
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.
