How far is Athens, GA from Atlanta, GA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Atlanta is 59.78 miles (96.2 km).
Flight distance from Athens, GA to Atlanta, GA is 59.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Athens to Atlanta with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Georgia to Atlanta, Georgia is: 71.68 miles (115.37 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Atlanta will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Athens
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 116714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'39"N 83°22'41"W |
| Latitude | 33.9609500 |
| Longitude | -83.3779400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Atlanta is known for its civil rights history, its many Fortune 500 companies, and its many attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.
| Population | 512550 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°44'56"N 84°23'17"W |
| Latitude | 33.7490000 |
| Longitude | -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Atlanta: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507,33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Atlanta
The distance between Athens and Atlanta is 115 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Athens and Atlanta. The current time is 05:50:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.58 liters (2.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Atlanta.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Atlanta is $7.58 (diesel $10.32).
Georgia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3 | $3.43 | $3.82 | $4.08 |
| Total | $7.58 | $8.69 | $9.67 | $10.32 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Atlanta (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from California, GA to Athens 88.86 miles (143 km)
Driving distance from Minnesota, GA to Athens 209.38 miles (337 km)
Driving distance from Ohio, GA to Athens 116.64 miles (188 km)
