How far is Atlanta, GA from Darien, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Darien, GA is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
290.52 mi
05h 18m
Flight
237.89 mi
382.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.89 mi
Kilometers
382.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.52 mi
Kilometers
467.55 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darien
Sat, May 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sat, May 30, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-30T05:46
Arrive Darien
Sat, May 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
145.3 mi
02h 39m
To Darien
145.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 251: Darien

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Way

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Way

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 54%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 23%
I 95 South
49.4 mi · 17%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
North Way
1.1 mi
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
237.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
02h 39m from Atlanta
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Darien.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 145.3 miles from Atlanta and 145.3 miles from Darien.

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

The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Darien.

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 Darien. Straight-line distance: 237.89 mi (382.85 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
Darien

#2 Darien

City in and the county seat of McIntosh County, Georgia, United States

Population1,846
Coordinates31.3702300, -81.4339900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Darien (-81.43399, 31.37023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.81 L · about $40.60
Round trip
$81.20
20.5 gal · 77.62 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.60 $81.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.40 $90.79
Premium $4.78 $48.97 $97.95
Diesel $5.62 $57.65 $115.29

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Darien. The current time is 05:46:26.

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.