How far is Atlanta, GA from Grovetown, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Grovetown, GA is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
134.37 mi
02h 30m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.37 mi
Kilometers
216.24 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grovetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Grovetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Atlanta
67 mi
01h 15m
To Grovetown
67.3 mi
01h 15m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1684 ft · 59 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Appling, Harlem

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    98 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wrightsboro Road

    76 m · 9 sec · Wrightsboro Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Wrightsboro Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Wrightsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Robinson Avenue

    3172 ft · 1 min · West Robinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
68.6 mi · 51%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 35%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.32 mi · 7%
Wrightsboro Road
6.73 mi · 5%
Appling Harlem Road
0.93 mi · 1%
West Robinson Avenue
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

68.6 mi · 01h 13m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 15m from Atlanta
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Grovetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Atlanta and 67.3 miles from Grovetown.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Grovetown. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.51 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
Grovetown

#2 Grovetown

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population16,639
Coordinates33.4504200, -82.1981800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Grovetown (-82.19818, 33.45042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.55
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.78 $37.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.99 $41.99
Premium $4.78 $22.65 $45.30
Diesel $5.62 $26.66 $53.32

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 Grovetown. The current time is 00:06:54.

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.