How far is Hampton, GA from McDonough, GA?

Fastest route

The directions from Hampton, Georgia 30228, USA to McDonough, Georgia, USA are as follows:

Directions

  • 🚗 Head south on E Main St N toward James St.
  • 🔄 Turn left onto McDonough St.
  • ➡️ Turn right to stay on McDonough St.
  • ➡️ Continue onto McDonough Hampton Rd.
  • 🚗 Follow GA-20 E.
  • ⬅️ Keep left to stay on GA-20 E.
  • ⬅️ Keep right to stay on GA-20 E.
  • 🍽️ Pass by IHOP (on the right in 1.5 mi).
  • ⬅️ Turn left onto John Frank Ward Blvd.
  • ⬅️ Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Griffin St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • It is recommended to follow the provided route to reach your destination.
  • Check for any real-time traffic updates to adjust your travel time accordingly.
  • Make sure to stay on GA-20 E throughout the journey.
  • Keep an eye out for the IHOP restaurant on the right, as it can serve as a landmark.
  • When approaching John Frank Ward Blvd, take a left turn at the first cross street.
  • Finally, make another left turn onto Griffin St to reach McDonough, Georgia.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.02 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.89 mi
14.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.89 mi
Kilometers
14.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.02 mi
Kilometers
16.13 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McDonough
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive McDonough
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lovejoy
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Hampton
5 mi
00h 09m
To McDonough
5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and McDonough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and McDonough.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street North

    713 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDonough Street

    1333 ft · 27 sec · McDonough Street

  3. 3

    Continue on McDonough Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · McDonough Street

  4. 4

    Continue on McDonough-Hampton Road

    2168 ft · 43 sec · McDonough-Hampton Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McDonough-Hampton Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · McDonough-Hampton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hampton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hampton Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hampton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hampton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hampton Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Keys Ferry Street

    855 ft · 30 sec · Keys Ferry Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Macon Street

    76 m · 14 sec · Macon Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard

    81 m · 15 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Atlanta Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Atlanta Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and McDonough.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Road
3.63 mi · 36%
McDonough-Hampton Road
3.53 mi · 35%
Hampton Street
1.37 mi · 14%
McDonough Street
1.08 mi · 11%
Keys Ferry Street
0.16 mi · 2%
East Main Street North
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McDonough-Hampton Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto McDonough-Hampton Road

3.12 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovejoy
00h 09m from Hampton
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near McDonough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to McDonough?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 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?

Lovejoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Hampton and 5 miles from McDonough.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 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 Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near McDonough.

Stop Ideas Near Lovejoy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lovejoy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

104 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and McDonough. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.3 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

City in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Population8,184
Coordinates33.3870600, -84.2829800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
McDonough

#2 McDonough

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

Population27,582
Coordinates33.4473400, -84.1468600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street North (-84.282872, 33.387058)
End: Atlanta Street (-84.147255, 33.447338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
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.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.77
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and McDonough. The current time is 00:40:20.

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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.