How far is Pitts, GA from Chester, GA?

The driving distance from Pitts, GA to Chester, GA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.36 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.55 mi
28.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.55 mi
Kilometers
28.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.43 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Sat, May 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Pitts
Sat, May 30, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pitts
2026-05-30T07:38
Arrive Chester
Sat, May 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cadwell
GA

Human settlement in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Pitts
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Chester
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pitts and Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pitts and Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Chauncey Dublin Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Chauncey Dublin Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pete Thomas Road

    1901 ft · 1 min · Pete Thomas Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 651

    924 ft · 41 sec · County Road 651

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pitts and Chester.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chauncey Dublin Highway
4.61 mi · 17%
Pete Thomas Road
0.36 mi · 1%
County Road 651
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

16.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cadwell
00h 20m from Pitts
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pitts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pitts to Chester?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Cadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Pitts and 13.2 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pitts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pitts and Chester. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.25 km).

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#1 Pitts

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

Population287
Coordinates32.1590600, -83.0379200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Chester

#2 Chester

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Population1,560
Coordinates32.3937800, -83.1529300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitts (-83.03792, 32.15906)
End: Chester (-83.15293, 32.39378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.37
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.68 $7.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.12 $8.24
Premium $4.78 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.62 $5.23 $10.46

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 Pitts and Chester. The current time is 07:38:19.

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.