How far is Atlanta, GA from Elberton, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Elberton, GA is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 02h 11m.
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
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City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Elberton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Elberton.
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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
8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
39.1 mi · 48 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
2238 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
9 mi · 11 min · Outer Loop 10
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hull Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road
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Continue on Hull Colbert Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road
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Continue on Third Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue
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Continue on Colbert-Comer Road
20.8 mi · 27 min · Colbert-Comer Road
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 2 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 Elberton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Continue on University Parkway
39.1 mi · 00h 48m
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 Elberton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Elberton?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Statham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Atlanta and 52.9 miles from Elberton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Elberton.
Stop Ideas Near Statham
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 Statham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Elberton. Straight-line distance: 90.63 mi (145.86 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 Elberton
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 34.1115900, -82.8686300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberton (-82.86863, 34.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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