How far is Atlanta, GA from Baldwin, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Baldwin, GA is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.36 mi
01h 29m
Flight
70.72 mi
113.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.36 mi
Kilometers
122.89 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, May 3, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-03T11:25
Arrive Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
38.2 mi
00h 44m
To Baldwin
38.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Willingham Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · Willingham Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Willingham Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Willingham Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Willingham Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stonepile Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 32%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 21%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 17%
Northeast Expressway
12.4 mi · 16%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
4.64 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 44m from Atlanta
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Atlanta and Clear near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Atlanta and 38.2 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Atlanta and Clear near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rest Haven, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rest Haven.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 70.72 mi (113.81 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
Baldwin

#2 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Baldwin (-83.53739, 34.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Baldwin. The current time is 11:25:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.