How far is Emerson, GA from Ohio, GA?
The driving distance from Emerson, GA to Ohio, GA is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson and Ohio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson and Ohio.
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Start on 4th Street
14 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue
98 m · 19 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue
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Turn left
2682 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast
3086 ft · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2565 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 44 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
1365 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson and Ohio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emerson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerson to Ohio?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Emerson and 68.5 miles from Ohio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Emerson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio.
Stop Ideas Near McDonough
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 McDonough.
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 119.68 mi (192.61 km).
#1 Emerson
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,589 |
| Coordinates | 34.1270400, -84.7554900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ohio
Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5829200, -83.8157400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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