How far is Atlanta, GA from Alma, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Alma, GA is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.33 mi
04h 20m
Flight
189.36 mi
304.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.36 mi
Kilometers
304.74 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.33 mi
Kilometers
341.72 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Sat, Apr 11, 4:55 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 11, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-11T12:35
Arrive Alma
Sat, Apr 11, 4:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Atlanta
106.3 mi
02h 10m
To Alma
106.1 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Alma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Alma.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lumber City Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Coffee Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Coffee Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Hazlehurst Denton Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Hazlehurst Denton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Tallahassee Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Alma Road

    129 m · 7 sec · Alma Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Alma Highway

    17.6 mi · 26 min · Alma Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Alma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 32%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 24%
Alma Highway
17.6 mi · 8%
East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 8%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Lumber City Highway
5.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 10m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Alma?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Atlanta and 106.1 miles from Alma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Alma. Straight-line distance: 189.36 mi (304.74 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Alma

#2 Alma

City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Population3,336
Coordinates31.5393700, -82.4623600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.34
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.67 $59.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.17 $66.35
Premium $4.78 $35.79 $71.57
Diesel $5.62 $42.12 $84.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Alma. The current time is 12:35:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.