Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 |
Georgia-Florida State Line |
US Highway 221 crosses the state line from Florida into Georgia and overlaps Georgia State Highway 76. |
| 3.5 5.7 |
Point of Interest |
Stanley Bay is to the west of US Highway 221. |
| 10.0 16.1 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 333 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 333. To the south, this highway crosses the Georgia-Florida State Line and becomes Florida State Highway 53. NOTE: To the north, GA State Highway 333 overlaps US Highway 1/GA State Highway 76 on S Court Street and E Screven Street and proceeds further north to an intersection with GA State Highway 133. |
| 10.9 17.5 |
Junction: US Highway 84/Georgia State Highway 38 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 84 & Georgia State Highway 38. West access to the community of Quitman, county seat of Brooks County, Georgia. - Quitman Brooks County Museum (121 North Culpepper Street, Tel. 229-263-6000): museum and cultural center; historical artifacts and information about Quitman & Brooks County. - Brooks City Rec Complex Softball (2337 Moultrie Hwy, Tel. 229-263-7482). NOTE: To the east, US Highway 84/GA State Highway 38 overlap US Highway 221 and accesses the city of Valdosta, county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia; hosts the annual Azalea Festival in March. Places of interest - The Complex, a multi-purpose arena with a 5,350 seating capacity, also has a 4-lane jogging track, athletic department offices, and physical education departments. - Valdosta Country Club (3500 Country Club Road, Tel. 229-242-3706 ext. 204): 27-hole private golf course, eight tennis courts, driving range, practice greens, Olympic-size pool, snack bar, dining rooms. |
| 17.3 27.8 |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Tiger Creek. |
| 25.8 41.5 |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 75/Georgia State Highway 401 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Interstate Highway 75 & Georgia State Highway 401. South access to the community of Lake Park, Lowndes County, Georgia. Limited services. North access to the community of Hahira, Lowndes County, Georgia. - Hosts the annual Honey Bee Festival on the first week of October, features a beauty pageant, arts and crafts, parade. |
| 26.6 42.8 |
Junction: GeorgiaRoute 133/94 |
North access to Valdosta Mall Shopping Center on Norman Drive, and the community of Troupville, Lowndes County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 26.9 43.3 |
Park |
John W. Saunders Memorial Park (1151 River St, Valdosta, GA, Tel. 229-259-3507) - Amenities: children's playground, basketball courts, nature trails - Activities: picnicking, hiking, biking, nature viewing. Access from US Highway 221 is on West End Drive. |
| 28.2 45.4 |
Junction: US Highway 41/Georgia Highways 7/94 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 41 & Georgia State Highways 7 and 94. On a north-west-north routing, US Highway 41/GA State Highway 7 provides access to the Valdosta Country Club (3500 Country Club Rd, Tel. 912-241-2000): private golf course; has three 9-hole courses, and to the community of Hahira, Lowndes County, Georgia. - Since 1981, hosts the yearly Honey Bee Festival in the first week of October; features a parade, arts & crafts, and a beauty pageant. |
| 28.3 45.6 |
Valdosta, GA |
Community of Valdosta, county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia. Called the Azalea City. Hosts a yearly Azalea Festival in March. Attractions: The Complex, a multi-purpose 5,350-seat arena, with a 4-lane jogging track, home of the Valdosta State University basketball and volleyball teams - Drexel Park (1401 North Patterson St): playground, picnic area,parking. - Vallotton Park (804 Woodlawn Dr): trees, parking. |
| 31.4 50.6 |
Junction: US Highway 84/41/Georgia State Highways 31/7 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 84. NOTE: At this point, GA State Highway 38 and US Highway 84 and proceed north to the community of Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia. To the south, US Highway 41/GA State Highways 7/31 overlap each other. NOTE: US Highway 84, GA State Highways 7 & 31 overlap US Highway 221 to the north at this point. |
| 34.5 55.6 |
Junction |
NOTE: At this point, US Highway 41 and Georgia State Highway 7 separate from US Highway 221. Proceeds north to the community of Hahira, Lowndes County, Georgia. - Hosts the annual Honey Bee Festival on the first week of October, features a beauty pageant, arts and crafts, parade. |
| 40.5 65.2 |
Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area, GA |
A wetlands and educational wildlife area in Lowndes County, Georgia. Has an observation tower, education facilities, canoe rentals, a boardwalk. |
| 41.2 66.3 |
Moody AFB, GA |
Moody Air Force Base, a U.S. Air Force installation located about 30 miles north of the Florida border. Access from US Highway 221 is on Burma Road. |
| 43.4 69.8 |
Junction: Johnson Road |
Johnson Road accesses Georgia State Highway 135 and Carter Lake to the north. |
| 47.7 76.8 |
Wright Road |
West road access to the Georgia Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Facilities: At Banks Lake, restrooms, walking trail, boardwalk and platform, boat ramp, fishing dock. -e |
| 49.6 79.9 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 135 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 135. South access to the community of Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia. Limited services. NOTE: Overlap with US Highway 221 to the north. |
| 49.9 80.3 |
Lakeland, GA |
Community of Lakeland, county seat of Lanier County, Georgia. Nearby is Banks Lake (inside the Banks Lake Wildlife Management Area): fishing, wildlife viewing, photography. - Facilities: fishing dock, boat ramp, walking trail, restrooms. |
| 50.3 80.9 |
Junction: Georgia State Highways 37/11 & US Highway 129 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highways 37/11 & US Highway 129. West access to Ray City, Berrien County, Georgia. Limited services. NOTE: US Highway 129 & GA State Highways 11/37 overlap US Highway 221 to the north at this point. |
| 50.3 81.0 |
Point of Interest |
Lake Irma is north of US Highway 221. Access is on N Temple Street. Fishing. |
| 50.5 81.2 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 135 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 135. North access to Willacoochee, Atkinson County, Georgia. - Pioneer Park on Springhead Rd. - Kiddie Park on Railroad Avenue. South access to Carter Lake and the community of Naylor, Lowndes County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 52.1 83.9 |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Ben Creek on US Highway 221. |
| 52.6 84.7 |
Junction: US Highway 129/Georgia State Highway 37 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 129 & Georgia State Highway 37. NOTE: US Highway 129/GA State Highway 37 separate from US Highway 221 at this point and head east. After about 400 meters, US Highway 129 turns south and merges with GA State Highway 11. GA State Highway 37 proceeds east to an intersection with US Highway 84/GA State Highway 38. |
| 53.8 86.5 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 122 |
US Highway 221 intersects with Georgia State Highway 122 at this juncture. East access to the community of Waycross, Ware County, Georgia. - Waycross-Ware County Airport, public-use airport three miles northwest of Waycross. - Winona Park on N Augustus Ave - Okeefenokee Heritage Center (1460 North Augusta Ave, Tel. 912-285-6260): regional art/history museum; exhibits include Old Nine, Native American, Sacred Harp, Black Heritage Exhibits - Laura S. Walker State Park (5653 Laura Walker Road, Tel. 912-287-4900) - Amenities: 44 tent/trailer/RV sites, 5 group shelters, group camp, 9 picnic shelters, nature trail, pioneer camping - Activities: fishing, boating, water skiing, biking, golf, hiking. |
| 60.2 96.8 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 168 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 168. West access to the community of Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia; called the City of Dogwoods. - Berriens County Airport, a public-use airport in Nashville, GA. To the south, this highway ends at an intersection with GA State Highway 37. |
| 65.6 105.6 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 64 |
Intersection of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 64. South access to the community of Ray City, Berrien County, Georgia. Limited services. NOTE: At this point, GA State Highway 64 merges with US Highway 221/GA State Highways 31/64. |
| 71.4 114.9 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 89/US Highway 441 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highway 89 & US Highway 441. South access to Guest Millpond, Clinch County, Georgia, - Fishing, and the community of Homerville, county seat of Clinch County, Georgia. - Homerville Airport, public-use airport; access is on Pearson Highway. NOTE: Overlaps with US Highway 221 to the north. |
| 73.4 118.1 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 520/US Highway 82 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highway 520 & US Highway 82. East access to the community of Millwood, Ware County, Georgia. Limited services. West access to the community of Willacoochee, Atkinson County, Georgia. - Pioneer Park on Springhead Rd. - Kiddie Park on Railroad Avenue. |
| 73.4 118.2 |
Pearson, GA |
Community of Pearson, county seat of Atkinson County, Georgia.Limited services. |
| 85.7 137.9 |
Airport |
Douglas Municipal Airport, public airport, two mile s south of Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia. From US Highway 221, turn on Elton D. Brooks Blvd to get to the airport. |
| 86.7 139.5 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 353/206/135 |
US Highway 221 intersects Georgia State Highway 353, 206, and 135 at this point. To the west, GA State Highway 13 takes a left turn on Willachoochee Highway and proceeds south to the community of Willacoochee, Atkinson County, Georgia. Limited services. GA State Highways 206/353 head north where GA State Highway 353 terminates at an intersection with GA State Highway 32. GA State Highway 206 proceeds further on a north-west route to an intersection with US Highway 319/GA State Highway 107. NOTE: US Highway 441/GA State Highway 31 separate from US Highway 221 at this point and head north to the city of Douglas, county seat of Coffee County, Georgia. - Heritage Station Museum (Tel. 912-389-3461) in the old Georgia and Florida Railroad Depot, has exhibits of military, agricultural, African-American and local business; open Thur-Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. - Davis-Wade Park (220 Shirley Ave, Tel. 912-384-1889): baseball/softball field, tennis courts, pool. - Wheeler Park (N Daughtry Ave): baseball field, trees. - Eastside Park (E Franklin St): tennis courts, softball field, trees. |
| 88.2 142.0 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 158 |
Intersection of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 158. South access to Bell Lake Park and to an intersection with US Highway 82/GA State Highway 520. West access to the community of Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia. |
| 89.2 143.5 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 32 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 32 |
| 89.8 144.5 |
Park |
Whispering Pines Park is west of US Highway 221 on E Walker Street. |
| 90.4 145.5 |
Golf Course |
Douglas Golf & Country CLub (1425 Golf Club Rd, Douglas, GA, Tel. 912-384-4707): 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, restaurant. |
| 93.0 149.7 |
Golf Course |
Beaver Creek Golf Course, Coffee County, Georgia. Access from US Highway 221 is on Luke Patterson Road. |
| 98.7 158.9 |
West Green, GA |
Community of West Green, Coffee County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 106.8 171.9 |
Denton, GA |
Community of Denton, Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 109.7 176.6 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 107 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 107. West access to Broxton Rocks, a nature preserve which features caves, rare plant life, and a waterfall; Tel. 912-384-4555 (to schedule tours), and the community of Fitzgerald, Ben Hill and Irwin Counties, Georgia. Local attractions: Blue and Gray Museum (Tel. 229-426-5069): photographs, memorabilia, and rare artifacts about Fitzgerald and its roots in the Civil War; open Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm; Sunday 1 pm-5 pm. - Paulk Park Campground (Paulk Park Road off Perry House Road): 25 lakeside sites w/ water & electrical hook-ups, shower, restroom, laundry facilities; Tel. 229-426-5033/1-800-336-4642. |
| 112.3 180.8 |
"Y" Junction |
NOTE: US Highway 221 branches out to the south at this point and ends at an intersection with GA State Highway 107. |
| 118.3 190.4 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 19 |
NOTE: US Highway 221 merges with Georgia State Highway 19 to the north on S Tallahassee St and accesses the community of Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County, Georgia. - Holds the Jeff County Fair every autumn. - Twisted Pines Golf Course (270 Uvalda Highway, Tel. 912-375-6697): 9-hole, par 72, municipal golf course. |
| 118.4 190.6 |
Junction: US Highway 23/GA State Highway 19 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & US Highway 23/GA State Highway 19. North access to the community of Alma, county seat of Bacon County, Georgia. |
| 119.2 191.9 |
Junction: US Highways 341 & Georgia State Highway 27 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highways 341 & Georgia State Highway 27. US Highway 341/GA State Highway 27 goes south to the community of Graham, Appling County, Georgia. Limited services. NOTE: GA State Highway 19 disengages from US Highway 221 at this point, turns north to merge with US Highway 341 & GA State Highway 27 and goes to the community of Lumber City, Telfair County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 120.4 193.7 |
Point of Interest |
Floyd Lake is west of US Highway 221. Fishing. |
| 120.6 194.1 |
Golf Course |
Jeff Davis Country Club is west of US Highway 221. Access is on Country Road 245. |
| 122.6 197.3 |
Tallahassee, GA |
Community of Tallahassee, Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 127.3 204.9 |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Gully Creek on US Highway 221. |
| 132.9 213.8 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 56/135 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 56. East access to the community of Reidsville, county seat of Tattnall County, Georgia. - Gordonia Alatamaha State Park (322 Park Lane, Hwy. 280 West Reidsville, Tel. 912-557-774)- was previously under water for about 20 million years. Amenities: 29 tent/trailer/RV campsites, Gordonia Alatamaha Lake, 4 picnic shelters, 5 cottages, 18-hole Brazell's Creek Golf Course, playgrounds - Activities: fishing, golf/miniature golf, tennis court, swimming pool. NOTE: GA State Highway 56 overlaps US Highway 221 at this point to the north. GA State Highway 135 separates from US Highway 221 and proceeds south to the community of Alston, Montgomery County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 133.2 214.3 |
Uvalda, GA |
Community of Uvalda, Montgomery County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 137.6 221.5 |
Point of Interest |
Rose Dew Lake is located west of US Highway 221. Can be accessed from Country Road 136/Deer Run Road, then left on Rose Dew Lake Road. |
| 139.9 225.2 |
Point of Interest |
Hughes Pond, a reservoir, is to the west of US Highway 221. |
| 144.2 232.0 |
Park |
City Recreation Park, Mt. Vernon, Georgia: baseball/softball fields. Access from US Highway 221 is on Morrison Street. |
| 144.4 232.4 |
Juncton: US Highway 280/Georgia State Highway 30 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 280 & Georgia State Highway 30. East access to Brewton-Parker College on Georgia Avenue, and to the community of Ailey, Montgomery County, Georgia. Limited services. West access to the community of Glenwood, Wheeler Cunty, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 144.5 232.5 |
Mt. Vernon, GA |
Community of Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Georgia. - City Recreation Park (Morrison Street): baseball/softball fields. |
| 145.2 233.6 |
Point of Interest |
Brewton-Parker College, a private, Christian, coed college. Access from US Highway 221 is on Georgia Avenue. |
| 149.6 240.7 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 199 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 199. North access to the community of Lothair, Treutlen County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 154.5 248.7 |
Tarrytown, GA |
Country Road 32/Mark Burns Road heads to the community of Tarrytown, Montgomery County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 158.0 254.2 |
Point of Interest |
Waller Pond and Sparks Pond are located east of US Highway 21. |
| 158.5 255.1 |
Soperton, GA |
Community of Soperton, county seat of Treutlen County, Georgia. - Red Ricks Lake on Jennings Lane. |
| 158.6 255.3 |
Junction: Georgia State Highways 29 & 15 |
Junction of US Highway 21 with Georgia State Highways 29 & 15. South access to Tarrytown, Montgomery County, Georgia. |
| 159.1 256.1 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 46 |
Intersection of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 46. East access to Treutlen County Airport (public airport, on Airport Road)and to the community of Oak Park, Emanuel County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 159.6 256.9 |
Point of Interest |
Sherrod Pond is north of US Highway 221. |
| 160.5 258.3 |
Airport |
Treutlen County Airport, a public airport in Soperton, Georgia. Access from US Highway 221 is on Country Road 143. |
| 160.9 258.9 |
Point of Interest |
Gillis Pond is to the west of US Highway 221. |
| 162.2 261.1 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 227 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 227. To the south, connects US Highway 221 with GA State Highway 46. |
| 164.9 265.4 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 86 |
US Highway 211 and Georgia State Highway 86 intersect at this point. East access to the community of Oak Park, Emanuel County, Georgia. Limited services. To the west, GA State Highway 86 ends at an intersection with GA State Highway 29. |
| 165.5 266.3 |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 16/GA State Highway 404 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Interstate Highway 16 & Georgia State Highway 404 (Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway). East access to the community of Nevils, Bulloch County, Georgia. Limited services. West access to the community of Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 167.2 269.1 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 56 |
NOTE: Georgia State Highway 56 disengages from US Highway 221 and heads north to the community of Swainsboro, county seat of Emanuel County, Georgia. - Yam Grandy State Park (Robin Road & Wrens St). - Emanuel County Airport, a public-use airport on Airport Road on GA State Highway 57. |
| 169.5 272.8 |
Point of Interest |
Sumner Pond is to the west of US Highway 221. |
| 170.6 274.5 |
Norristown, GA |
Community of Norristown, Emanuel County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 171.5 276.0 |
Point of Interest |
Keas Old Millpond, Soperton, Georgia, can be accessed from US Highway 221 from Halls Bridge Road. Fishing. |
| 174.1 280.2 |
Junction: US Highway 80/Georgia State Highway 26 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 80 & Georgia State Highway 26. East access to the community of Swainsboro, county seat of Emanuel County, Georgia. - Yam Grandy State Park (Robin Road & Wrens St). - Emanuel County Airport, a public-use airport on Airport Road on GA State Highway 57. |
| 184.3 296.6 |
Kite, GA |
Community of Kite, Johnson County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 184.4 296.7 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 57 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 57. South access to the community of Swainsboro, county seat of Emanuel County, Georgia. Yam Grandy State Park (Robin Road & Wrens St). - Emanuel County Airport, a public-use airport on Airport Road. West access to the community of Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia. Nearby are Bell Pond, Shurling Lake, and Luck Lake are nearby. - Fishing. |
| 185.7 298.8 |
Point of Interest |
Rayonair Pond and Meeks Pond, Johnson County, Georgia, are located west of US Highway 221. - Fishing. |
| 189.3 304.6 |
Point of Interest |
Harrison Pond, east of US Highway 221, can be reached from Greenway Cemetary Road. |
| 194.7 313.3 |
Junction: US Highway 319/GA State Highway 78 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highway 319 & Georgia State Highway 78. NOTE: At this point, GA State Highway 78 overlaps US Highway 221. South access to the community of Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia. Bell Pond, Shurling Lake, and Luck Lake are nearby. - Fishing. |
| 196.4 316.1 |
Point of Interest |
Rachels Pond can be accessed east of US Highway 221 on Country Road 206/Dukes Road/Greens Old Mill Road. |
| 198.0 318.6 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 242 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 242. On an east-north route to the community of Riddleville, Washington County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 198.1 318.8 |
Bartow, GA |
Community of Bartow, Jefferson County, Georgia. Named after Col. Francis S. Bartow, the first Confederate solider who died in battle (Battle of Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861). Limited services. |
| 198.3 319.1 |
Junction: US Highway 319/Georgia State Highway 78 |
NOTE: At this point, US Highway 319 & Georgia State Highway 78 separate from US Highway 221 and head east to the community of Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia. Battle Pond is nearby. |
| 205.2 330.3 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 24 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 24. West to the community of Davisboro, Washington City, Georgia. NOTE: At this point, this highway overlaps US Highway 221 to the north. East to the community of Louisville, county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia. - Historic Louisville market house (in downtown Louisville). - Louisville Municipal Airport, a public airport, Tel. 478-625-3166). |
| 208.0 334.8 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 171 |
NOTE: Georgia State Highway 171 ends its overlap with US Highway 221 at this point. North to the community of Edge Hill, Glascock County, Gerogia; smallest town in Georgia. Limited services. |
| 208.9 336.1 |
Junction: US Highway 1 |
Intersection of US Highway 221 & US Highway 1. South access to Louisville Municipal Airport (a public airport, Tel. 478-625-3166), and to the community of Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia. Nearby is Battle Pond. NOTE: Overlap with US Highway 221 at this point. |
| 209.0 336.4 |
Louisville, GA |
Community of Louisville, county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia. - Historic Louisville market house (in downtown Louisville). - Louisville Municipal Airport, a public airport, Tel. 478-625-3166). |
| 209.2 336.7 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 24 |
NOTE: At this point, Georgia State Highway 24 disengages from US Highway 221 and heads east to the community of Vidette, Burke County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 210.0 337.9 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 4/17 & US Highway 1 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highways 4/17 & US Highway 1. NOTE: At this point, US Highway 1 and GA State Highway 4 overlap US Highway 221 to the north. South access to the community of Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia. |
| 210.2 338.2 |
Point of Interest |
Davis Lake is west of US Highway 221. Fishing. |
| 210.5 338.8 |
Golf Course |
Louisville Golf Club is west of US Highway 221. |
| 211.0 339.5 |
Point of Interest |
Clark Mills Pond is west of US Highway 221 and can be reached from Clarks Mill Road. |
| 213.7 343.9 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 296 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 296. North access to the community of Stapleton, Jefferson County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 218.3 351.3 |
Point of Interest |
Adams Lake is west of US Highway 221. Fishing. |
| 222.7 358.4 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 88 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 88. NOTE: GA State Highway 88 overlaps US Highway 221 to the north at this point. To the south, this highway terminates at an intersection with Georgia State Highway 24. |
| 223.9 360.3 |
Junction: Georgia State Highways 17 & 80 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highways 17 & 80. Both highways overlap until just before an intersection with Roy Hughes Road, where GA State Highway 80 turns and proceeds north to the community of Warrenton, county seat of Warren County, Georgia. Warrenton City Pond is nearby on Mayfield Road. |
| 224.1 360.7 |
Junction: Georgia State Highways 80/88/102 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highways 80, 88, and 102. NOTE: At this juncture, GA State Highway 88 disengages from US Highway 221. To the east, GA State Highways 80 & 88 proceed to the community of Matthews, Jefferson County, Georgia. Limited services. To the west, GA State Highway 102 goes to the community of Stapleton, Jefferson County, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 224.3 361.0 |
Wrens, GA |
Community of Wrens, Jefferson County, Georgia. - Boss' RV Park (2801 Hoyt Braswell Road, Tel. 706-547-0402): 50 pull-thru sites with electric hook-up, open year-round. |
| 225.2 362.4 |
Junction: US Highway 1/Georgia State Highway 4 |
NOTE: US Highway 1 & Georgia State Highway 4 end their overlap with US Highway 221. North access to Fort Gordon (a U.S. military installation) and the community of Blythe, Burke and Richmond Counties, Georgia. Limited services. US Highway 1 turns east on Broad Street (near the Georgia-Carolina state line) and overlaps US Highway 25/GA State Highway 28. GA State Highway 4 ends at the Georgia-South Carolina border. |
| 225.5 362.9 |
Airport |
Wrens Memorial Airport. a public-use airport in Wrens, Jefferson County, Georgia. Tel. 706-547-3000. |
| 231.2 372.1 |
Point of Interest |
Prescott Pond is located to the west of US Highway 221. |
| 232.9 374.8 |
Point of Interest |
Bowdens Pond is west of US Highway 221 and can be accessed from Bowdens Pond Road. |
| 240.5 387.0 |
Junction: US Highway 278/78 & Georgia State Highway 10 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Highways 278/78 & Georgia State Highway 10. To the east, these highways pass Fort Gordon, a United States military installation. West access to the community of Dearing, McDuffie county, Georgia. Limited services. |
| 240.8 387.5 |
Harlem, GA |
Community of Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia. Holds the annual Harlem Oliver Hardy Festival each October in honor of comedian Oliver Hardy, who was born in Harlem. |
| 245.2 394.6 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 223 |
Junction of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 223. East to the community of Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia. Cawley Lake on Old Berzelia Road. East access to the community of Thomson, McDuffie County, Georgia. - Mc Duffie Museum (121 Main Street, Tel. 706-595-9923) - Sweetwater Park (337 Main Street, Tel. 706-595-2156). |
| 246.3 396.3 |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 20/Georgia State Highway 402 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with US Interstate Highway 20 & Georgia State Highway 402. To the north, GA State Highway 402 ends at an intersection with GA State Highway 104 near the Georgia-South Carolina border, while US Interstate Highway 20 crosses the Georgia-South Carolina state line and heads to the community of Belvedere, South Carolina. West access to the community of Thomson, county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia. - - Mc Duffie Museum (121 Main Street, Tel. 706-595-9923) - Sweetwater Park (337 Main Street, Tel. 706-595-2156).- Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (Tel. 706-595-1781) on Washington Road. |
| 248.8 400.4 |
Junction: Georgia State Highway 232 |
Intersection of US Highway 221 & Georgia State Highway 232 (Bobby Jones Expressway). East access to Patriots Parks (Tel. 706-868-3458)- Amenities: 9 tennis courts, 6 baseball fields, 5 softball fields, gym, walking track, 5 soccer fields, fitness center, gymnasium, playground, basketball/volleyball/racquetball courts. |
| 249.7 401.8 |
Appling, GA |
Community of Appling, county seat of Columbia County, Georgia. - Mistletoe State Park (3725 Mistletoe Rd, Tel. 706-541-0321): 4 walk-in campsites, 96 tent/trailer/RV campsites, 3 backcountry campsites, 10 cottages, camper cabin, group shelter, 5 picnic shelters, beach house, playground. Activities: fishing, swimming, bicycling, hiking, backpacking, boating, canoeing, birdwatching. |
| 252.5 406.4 |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on Appling Harlem Highway. |
| 252.7 406.6 |
Point of Interest |
Casaga Lake is west of US Highway 221. |
| 254.8 410.1 |
Point of Interest |
Pollards Lake is to the east of US Highway 221. |
| 255.8 411.7 |
Junction: Georgia State Highways 104/150/47 |
Junction of US Highway 221 with Georgia State Highways 104, 150, and 47. NOTE: GA State Highway 47 separates from US Highway 221 at this point and heads north and accesses Wildwood Park, Fort Gordon Recreation Area (6703 Washington Rd, Tel. 541-1057). |
| 261.4 420.7 |
Georgia-South Carolina state line |
US Highway 221 crosses the Georgia-South Carolina state line at this point. - Lake Strom Thurmond or Clark's Hill Lake, a reservoir near at the Georgia-South Carolina border. Activities: fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, camping, jet skiing. Start/Finish of Free Road Map RV Highway Guide - LD10e |