How far is Atlanta, GA from Brunswick, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Brunswick, GA is about 307 miles (494.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
307.03 mi
05h 39m
Flight
246.49 mi
396.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.49 mi
Kilometers
396.68 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.03 mi
Kilometers
494.11 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Wed, May 6, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-05T14:05
Arrive Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Atlanta
153.5 mi
02h 49m
To Brunswick
153.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South, US 341 South: Brunswick

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jesup Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Norwich Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New Jesup Highway

    2499 ft · 47 sec · New Jesup Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Newcastle Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Newcastle Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto New Castle Street

    874 ft · 27 sec · New Castle Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gloucester Street

    1273 ft · 44 sec · Gloucester Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Norwich Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Norwich Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 51%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 22%
I 95 South
62.7 mi · 20%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Newcastle Street
2.35 mi · 1%
New Jesup Highway
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
246.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
02h 49m from Atlanta
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307 miles (494.1 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Atlanta and 153.5 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, 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 Soperton.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 246.49 mi (396.68 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
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Brunswick (-81.49149, 31.14995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
41.01 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.80
21.66 gal · 82.02 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.90 $85.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.97 $95.93
Premium $4.78 $51.75 $103.49
Diesel $5.62 $60.91 $121.82

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Brunswick. The current time is 14:05:59.

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.