How far is Ophir, GA from Waleska, GA?
The driving distance from Ophir, GA to Waleska, GA is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ophir and Waleska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ophir and Waleska.
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Start on Old Federal Road
28 m · 5 sec · Old Federal Road
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Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
3 mi · 7 min · Yellow Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hightower Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hightower Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hightower Road
31 m · 2 sec · Hightower Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hightower Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hightower Road
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Turn right onto Cumming Highway
8.7 mi · 15 min · Cumming Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on North Street
1671 ft · 34 sec · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Waleska Street
2401 ft · 50 sec · Waleska Street
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Continue on Waleska Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Waleska Road
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Continue on Reinhardt College Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Reinhardt College Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reinhardt College Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ophir and Waleska.
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.
Cumming Highway
Turn right onto Cumming Highway
8.66 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ophir and Mostly Sunny near Waleska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ophir to Waleska?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Ophir and 9.8 miles from Waleska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ophir and Mostly Sunny near Waleska.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ophir and Waleska. Straight-line distance: 16.42 mi (26.42 km).
#1 Ophir
Ophir is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3295400, -84.2649200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waleska
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 969 |
| Coordinates | 34.3164800, -84.5521500 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.552294, 34.316583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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