How far is Minnesota, GA from Saint Simon Mills, GA?

The driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.24 mi
03h 51m
Flight
148.17 mi
238.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.17 mi
Kilometers
238.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.2 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnesota
2026-04-19T12:01
Arrive Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnesota
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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Minnesota
86.1 mi
01h 55m
To Saint Simon Mills
86.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnesota and Saint Simon Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnesota and Saint Simon Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Fain Street

    8 m · 9 sec · South Fain Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 28 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Woodmen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodmen Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Tifton Highway

    23 mi · 33 min · Tifton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Street West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1040 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South Georgia Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  25. 25

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Sea Island Road

    1935 ft · 46 sec · Sea Island Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1085 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Arthur J. Moore Drive

    115 m · 17 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnesota and Saint Simon Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 40%
Brunswick Highway
47.8 mi · 28%
Tifton Highway
23 mi · 13%
South Georgia Parkway
10.2 mi · 6%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
F. J. Torras Causeway
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 55m from Minnesota
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Saint Simon Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnesota to Saint Simon Mills?

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Minnesota and 86.2 miles from Saint Simon Mills.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minnesota and Partly Sunny near Saint Simon Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, 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 Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnesota and Saint Simon Mills. Straight-line distance: 148.17 mi (238.46 km).

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#1 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Simon Mills

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,915
Coordinates31.1707900, -81.4073200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota (-83.91018, 31.31185)
End: Saint Simon Mills (-81.40732, 31.17079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.01 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
12.16 gal · 46.02 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.93 $53.86
Premium $4.78 $29.05 $58.10
Diesel $5.62 $34.19 $68.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnesota and Saint Simon Mills. The current time is 12:01:44.

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.