How far is Atlanta, GA from Eastman, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Eastman, GA is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
138.14 mi
02h 48m
Flight
128.1 mi
206.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.1 mi
Kilometers
206.16 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastman
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive Eastman
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Atlanta
69.2 mi
01h 24m
To Eastman
69 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sgoda Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Sgoda Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cochran Short Route

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Cochran Short Route

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 87 Bypass North

    2554 ft · 40 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    3039 ft · 47 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    102 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto College Street

    87 m · 13 sec · College Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 49%
Cochran Short Route
23.5 mi · 17%
Macon
12.3 mi · 9%
I 16 East
12.2 mi · 9%
Eastman Cochran Highway
11.8 mi · 9%
Highway 87 Bypass North
4.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 24m from Atlanta
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Atlanta and 69 miles from Eastman.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Eastman. Straight-line distance: 128.1 mi (206.16 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
Eastman

#2 Eastman

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Population5,096
Coordinates32.1976700, -83.1776500
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Eastman (-83.17765, 32.19767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.78 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.62 $27.39 $54.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Eastman. The current time is 06:06:35.

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.