How far is Atlanta, GA from Franklin Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Franklin Springs, GA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Franklin Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Franklin Springs.
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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
46.8 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 51: Homer, Franklin Springs, Royston, Elberton
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Sandy Cross Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · Sandy Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Royston Road
1436 ft · 29 sec · Royston Road
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Continue on Franklin Springs Road
2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road
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Continue on Toccoa Carnesville Road
2501 ft · 57 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on East Main Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Franklin Springs.
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
46.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Franklin Springs?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 45.5 miles from Atlanta and 45.6 miles from Franklin Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Springs.
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 Franklin Springs. Straight-line distance: 80.27 mi (129.18 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 Franklin Springs
Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -83.1443200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Springs (-83.14432, 34.28483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.34 | $30.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.05 | $36.11 |
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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