How far is Atlanta, GA from Gordon, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Gordon, GA is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.77 mi
02h 03m
Flight
85.45 mi
137.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.45 mi
Kilometers
137.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
51.4 mi
01h 01m
To Gordon
51.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 80: Coliseum Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    667 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Coliseum Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Coliseum Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    74 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2312 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 19 sec · Solomon Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Milledgeville Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 65%
Macon
12.3 mi · 12%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 6%
Fall Line Freeway
4.6 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.25 mi · 3%
Emery Highway
2.28 mi · 2%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 01m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Gordon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 51.4 miles from Atlanta and 51.4 miles from Gordon.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Gordon.

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 Gordon. Straight-line distance: 85.45 mi (137.52 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
Gordon

#2 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Gordon (-83.33238, 32.88209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.38 $28.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.78 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.62 $20.42 $40.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Gordon. The current time is 02:41:23.

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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.