Centrally located in the heart of Georgia, Hawkinsville–Pulaski County offers exceptional logistical advantages for companies seeking efficiency, connectivity, and cost-effective distribution. Positioned within easy reach of major interstates, ports, rail assets, air travel, and military installations, the community provides businesses with seamless access to national and international markets.

Georgia has been ranked the #1 state for business for more than a decade, and Hawkinsville–Pulaski County sits squarely within that competitive landscape, offering both rural advantages and proximity to major metropolitan resources.

Hawkinsville’s location provides fast, direct connections to multiple four-lane and interstate corridors:

• I-75 – 18 miles
• I-16 – 29 miles (55 miles via alternate route)
• I-95 – 145 miles
• U.S. Highways 129 and 341 (four-lane access)
• State Highways 26, 27, 112, 230, and 257

These routes ensure smooth transportation for freight, commuting, and business operations, linking Hawkinsville to major Georgia cities, regional hubs, and surrounding southeastern states.

Hawkinsville–Pulaski County is strategically positioned near the state’s major port assets, enabling reliable global distribution:

• Cordele Inland Port – 31 miles (approximately 25 minutes)
  • A direct gateway to the Port of Savannah
  • Provides intermodal container transfers, reducing shipping time and cost
• Port of Savannah – 134 miles (approx. 2 hours away)
  • One of the busiest and fastest-growing container ports in the U.S.
  • Offers robust global connectivity for imports and exports

These connections make Hawkinsville an excellent location for manufacturing, distribution, agribusiness, and logistics operations.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 105 miles (approx. 2 hours away)
  • World’s busiest airport
  • Direct flights to more than 150 U.S. destinations and 70+ international locations

Local Airport

The Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Airport, jointly owned by the City of Hawkinsville and Pulaski County, supports local and corporate aviation needs with:

• 4,000-foot lighted runway
• 15 auto parking spaces
• 6 apron parking spaces
• 3 hangar spaces
• Capability to accommodate small corporate aircraft

This general aviation asset enhances business accessibility and supports emergency, agricultural, and industrial operations.

Hawkinsville–Pulaski County sits in one of the most strategically important regions for military support industries and contractors:

• 25 miles from Robins Air Force Base, one of the largest employers in Georgia and a major logistics, aviation, and engineering center
• Within 200 miles of 18 military bases, creating opportunities for defense suppliers, aerospace companies, and technical service providers

• Positioned in Middle Georgia with short travel times to Atlanta, Macon, Warner Robins, Savannah, and Valdosta
• Located within a regional labor market that includes more than 250,000 workers within a 45-mile radius
• Benefits from Georgia’s pro-business climate, workforce training programs, incentives, and logistics infrastructure

With its unmatched access to interstates, ports, air travel, and key regional assets, Hawkinsville–Pulaski County offers a strategic location for growth-oriented companies. Whether expanding manufacturing operations, developing logistics centers, or establishing new commercial ventures, businesses can rely on a transportation network designed to support long-term success.