How far is Ellijay, GA from Warner Robins, GA?

The driving distance from Ellijay, GA to Warner Robins, GA is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.41 mi
03h 07m
Flight
151.84 mi
244.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.84 mi
Kilometers
244.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.41 mi
Kilometers
288.74 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warner Robins
Fri, Apr 17, 1:14 PM EDT
Return by in Ellijay
Fri, Apr 17, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellijay
2026-04-17T10:06
Arrive Warner Robins
Fri, Apr 17, 1:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellijay
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverdale
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Ellijay
90.1 mi
01h 33m
To Warner Robins
89.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ellijay and Warner Robins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay and Warner Robins.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    128 m · 24 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    126 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Northside Square

    95 m · 18 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    135 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto APD Highway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins

    1253 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.

    33 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hospital Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Hospital Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

    630 ft · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McAllister Road

    114 m · 18 sec · McAllister Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

    704 ft · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Trinity Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Trinity Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trinity Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellijay and Warner Robins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 37%
APD Highway
24.8 mi · 14%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 6%
A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
01h 33m from Ellijay
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ellijay and Sunny near Warner Robins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellijay to Warner Robins?

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Ellijay and 89.3 miles from Warner Robins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellijay and Sunny near Warner Robins.

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

96 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellijay and Warner Robins. Straight-line distance: 151.84 mi (244.36 km).

Ellijay

#1 Ellijay

City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,724
Coordinates34.6948100, -84.4821500
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Warner Robins

#2 Warner Robins

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

Population78,601
Coordinates32.6157400, -83.6266400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-84.482067, 34.694756)
End: Trinity Drive (-83.626395, 32.615715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.97 L · about $25.07
Round trip
$50.15
12.66 gal · 47.94 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.07 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.04 $56.07
Premium $4.78 $30.24 $60.49
Diesel $5.62 $35.60 $71.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellijay and Warner Robins. The current time is 10:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.