How far is Atlanta, GA from Canton, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Canton, GA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Canton.
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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
16.7 mi · 18 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
1789 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 East: Canton
2514 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
1 km · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road
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Continue on West Marietta Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Canton.
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
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Canton?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Atlanta and 20 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Canton. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 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 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
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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