How far is Atlanta, GA from Arcade, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Arcade, GA is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Arcade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Arcade.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
1692 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left
153 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1586 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Athens Highway
41 m · 9 sec · Athens Highway
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Turn left onto Wyatt Street
23 m · 4 sec · Wyatt Street
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Turn right onto Peppers Street
28 m · 4 sec · Peppers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peppers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Arcade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Arcade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Arcade?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Atlanta and 31.8 miles from Arcade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Arcade.
Stop Ideas Near Suwanee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suwanee.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Arcade. Straight-line distance: 52.56 mi (84.58 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcade
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 34.0778900, -83.5615500 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcade (-83.56155, 34.07789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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