How far is Atlanta, GA from Boston, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Boston, GA is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Boston.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 4th Street
2122 ft · 53 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
7.9 mi · 11 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Adel Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Adel Highway
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Turn right
13.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto County Line Street
12.5 mi · 22 min · County Line Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
973 ft · 25 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Boston?
The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Atlanta and 119.4 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Boston. Straight-line distance: 207.28 mi (333.59 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 Boston
City in Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 30.7918600, -83.7898900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston (-83.78989, 30.79186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $33.43 | $66.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.33 | $80.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.47 | $94.93 |
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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