How far is Atlanta, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
49.96 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.28 mi
66.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.96 mi
Kilometers
80.41 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Douglasville
GA

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
25 mi
00h 30m
To Carrollton
25 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest

    1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest

    64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    37.5 mi · 42 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
37.5 mi · 75%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 19%
North Park Street
1.5 mi · 3%
GA 113
0.4 mi · 1%
Washington Street Southwest
0.26 mi · 1%
I 20 West
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

37.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglasville
00h 30m from Atlanta
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Atlanta and 25 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Douglasville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

33 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

103 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.44 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
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
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.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.78 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.62 $9.90 $19.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Carrollton. The current time is 00:58:24.

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.