How far is Atlanta, GA from Edison, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Edison, GA is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
182 mi
03h 32m
Flight
152.73 mi
245.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.73 mi
Kilometers
245.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182 mi
Kilometers
292.9 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, May 3, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, May 3, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-03T16:09
Arrive Edison
Sun, May 3, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
91.2 mi
01h 46m
To Edison
90.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hartford Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East Hartford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Turner Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 31%
Martha Berry Highway
52.6 mi · 29%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 28%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 6%
East Hartford Road
7.24 mi · 4%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 46m from Atlanta
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Atlanta and 90.8 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Atlanta and Sunny near Edison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Edison. Straight-line distance: 152.73 mi (245.8 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
Edison

#2 Edison

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA

Population1,407
Coordinates31.5582300, -84.7382500
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Edison (-84.73825, 31.55823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.86
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.43 $50.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.43 $56.87
Premium $4.78 $30.67 $61.35
Diesel $5.62 $36.11 $72.21

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Edison. The current time is 16:09:34.

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.