How far is Ohio, GA from Folkston, GA?

The driving distance from Ohio, GA to Folkston, GA is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
197.87 mi
03h 58m
Flight
160.94 mi
259 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.94 mi
Kilometers
259 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.87 mi
Kilometers
318.44 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Folkston
Sat, May 30, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Ohio
Sat, May 30, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ohio
2026-05-30T12:20
Arrive Folkston
Sat, May 30, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ohio
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
Enigma
GA

Town in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

From Ohio
99 mi
01h 59m
To Folkston
98.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ohio and Folkston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ohio and Folkston.

  1. 1

    Start on Lilly Creek Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Peach Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peach Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road

    47 m · 5 sec · Centerville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road

    3213 ft · 53 sec · Centerville Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road

    1507 ft · 25 sec · Centerville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-75 South: Valdosta

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Tift Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Jacksonville Highway

    29.3 mi · 34 min · Jacksonville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3179 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Love Street

    79 m · 15 sec · Love Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Magnolia Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ohio and Folkston.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
83.5 mi · 42%
5th Street East
68.6 mi · 35%
Jacksonville Highway
30.9 mi · 16%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
Memorial Drive
3.2 mi · 2%
Centerville Road
3.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 29m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enigma
01h 59m from Ohio
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ohio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Folkston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ohio to Folkston?

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Enigma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Ohio and 98.9 miles from Folkston.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ohio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Folkston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ohio and Folkston. Straight-line distance: 160.94 mi (259 km).

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#1 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Folkston

#2 Folkston

City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,043
Coordinates30.8309500, -82.0113100
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio (-83.81574, 32.58292)
End: Folkston (-82.01131, 30.83095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.30
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.65 $55.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.91 $61.83
Premium $4.78 $33.35 $66.70
Diesel $5.62 $39.26 $78.51

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ohio and Folkston. The current time is 12:20:37.

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.