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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
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 Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
37.5 mi · 42 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
2120 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Carrollton Street
9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Carrollton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglasville.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.44 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 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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