How far is Ball Ground, GA from Ophir, GA?
The driving distance from Ball Ground, GA to Ophir, GA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Ground and Ophir.
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Start on Gilmer Ferry Road
3140 ft · 1 min · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on Ball Ground Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ball Ground Road
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Turn left onto Conns Creek Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Conns Creek Road
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Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Yellow Creek Road
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Turn left onto Old Federal Road
28 m · 3 sec · Old Federal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Federal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ball Ground and Ophir.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Conns Creek Road
Turn left onto Conns Creek Road
5.68 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ball Ground and Mostly Sunny near Ophir.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ball Ground to Ophir?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Ball Ground and 5 miles from Ophir.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ball Ground and Mostly Sunny near Ophir.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nelson.
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball Ground and Ophir. Straight-line distance: 6.4 mi (10.3 km).
#1 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ophir
Ophir is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3295400, -84.2649200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ophir (-84.26492, 34.32954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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