How far is Warner Robins, GA from Ellijay, GA?
The driving distance from Warner Robins, GA to Ellijay, GA is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warner Robins and Ellijay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins and Ellijay.
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Start on Trinity Drive
21 m · 4 sec · Trinity Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
704 ft · 36 sec · Kingsbury Circle
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Turn left onto McAllister Road
114 m · 19 sec · McAllister Road
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Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive
797 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
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Turn left onto Watson Boulevard
6.6 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-75 North: Macon
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on APD Highway
24.8 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
545 ft · 17 sec · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warner Robins and Ellijay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry Justice Highway
Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Warner Robins and Sunny near Ellijay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warner Robins to Ellijay?
The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Warner Robins and 89.7 miles from Ellijay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warner Robins and Sunny near Ellijay.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warner Robins and Ellijay. Straight-line distance: 151.84 mi (244.36 km).
#1 Warner Robins
The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.
| Population | 78,601 |
| Coordinates | 32.6157400, -83.6266400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellijay (-84.48215, 34.69481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.29 | $60.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.66 | $71.31 |
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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