How far is Atlanta, GA from Ball Ground, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Ball Ground, GA is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Ball Ground.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Ball Ground.
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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 right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1351 ft · 26 sec · Canton Highway
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
995 ft · 36 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
606 ft · 21 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Ball Ground.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Ball Ground.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Ball Ground?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Atlanta and 25 miles from Ball Ground.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Ball Ground.
Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennesaw.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Ball Ground. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.52 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 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ball Ground (-84.37659, 34.33815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
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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