How far is Atlanta, GA from Dalton, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Dalton, GA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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 Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Dalton.
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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 left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road
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Continue on Maysville Highway
2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway
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Continue on Maysville Road
1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto Ila Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road
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Continue on Minish Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Minish Road
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Continue on Danielsville Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Danielsville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward General Daniels Avenue North
54 m · 3 sec · General Daniels Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North
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Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road
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Turn left
4 m · 1 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 Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Dalton?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Hoschton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Atlanta and 44.2 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Hoschton
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 Hoschton.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 75.49 mi (121.49 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 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,368 |
| Coordinates | 34.1659400, -83.1704300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-83.17043, 34.16594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
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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