How far is Social Circle, GA from Minnesota, GA?
The driving distance from Social Circle, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Social Circle and Minnesota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Social Circle and Minnesota.
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Start on East Hightower Trail
25 m · 10 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
23.2 mi · 33 min · State Route 11
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Continue on College Street
1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street
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Turn slight left onto West Greene Street
853 ft · 30 sec · West Greene Street
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Turn right onto Forsyth Street
57 m · 7 sec · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1082 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Street
1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street
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Continue on State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South
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Continue on Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway
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Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road
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Turn right onto Gray Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
1360 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
26.4 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street
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Turn slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2523 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road
819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road
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Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Social Circle and Minnesota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Social Circle and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Minnesota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Social Circle to Minnesota?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Social Circle and 93.8 miles from Minnesota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Social Circle and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Minnesota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Social Circle and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 162.36 mi (261.3 km).
#1 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnesota
Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3118500, -83.9101800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.10 | $62.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
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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