What's the Cost of Driving From Avondale Estates to Hogansville?

Driving can be a great way to get around Georgia, but have you ever wondered what the cost would be to take a day-trip from Avondale Estates to Hogansville? In this blog post, we'll explore the different routes you can take, the distance of each route, the time it takes, and the cost of each route based on current gas prices.

Route 1: I-85 South

The first route we'll explore is taking I-85 south from Avondale Estates to Hogansville. This is the most direct way to get there, and you'll cover a distance of 70 miles. The drive will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes depending on traffic.

The cost of gas for this route will vary depending on the current price, but as of writing this post, gas is around $2.55 per gallon. Based on the average fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon, you will need roughly 3 gallons of gas for this trip. That means the total cost for gas will be about $7.65, not including any tolls.

Route 2: US-29 South

The second route we'll explore is taking US-29 south from Avondale Estates to Hogansville. This route is slightly longer, at around 79 miles and will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Since this is a more rural route, there are no tolls. The cost of gas, again based on current prices of around $2.55 per gallon and an average fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon, is for this route, you will need roughly 3.2 gallons of gas. This means the total cost for gas will be about $8.16.

Route 3: GA-154 to I-85 South

The third route we'll explore is taking GA-154 south to I-85 South from Avondale Estates to Hogansville. This route is the shortest in terms of distance, at around 67 miles, but will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on traffic.

The cost of gas is about the same as Route 1 and you'll need about 3 gallons of gas. Unfortunately, this route has a toll. The current toll for Class 1 vehicles, which includes cars and motorcycles, is $1.25. This means that the total cost for gas and toll for this route will be about $8.90.

Conclusion

So there you have it, a breakdown of the cost of driving from Avondale Estates to Hogansville based on current gas prices. Each route has its pros and cons in terms of distance, time, and cost.

Ultimately, the route you choose will depend on your personal preference and other factors like traffic. Regardless of which route you choose, make sure to have a fun, safe, and wallet-friendly trip!