How far is Atlanta, GA from Hamilton, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Hamilton, GA is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
87.27 mi
01h 46m
Flight
74.03 mi
119.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.03 mi
Kilometers
119.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.27 mi
Kilometers
140.44 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Moreland
GA

Town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Atlanta
43.7 mi
00h 53m
To Hamilton
43.6 mi
00h 53m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16 mi · 17 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road

    7.2 mi · 15 min · Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mobley Road

    2526 ft · 1 min · Mobley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Carver Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Carver Circle

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamilton Square Street

    1096 ft · 36 sec · Hamilton Square Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    76 m · 10 sec · Dogwood Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Club Lane

    8 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 64%
Chet Atkins Parkway
16 mi · 18%
Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road
7.23 mi · 8%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 3%
Pleasant Grove Road
0.81 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 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 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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moreland
00h 53m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Moreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Atlanta and 43.6 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moreland

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 74.03 mi (119.14 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
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

Population1,141
Coordinates32.7579100, -84.8749300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Hamilton (-84.87493, 32.75791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $12.20
Round trip
$24.40
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.20 $24.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.78 $14.72 $29.43
Diesel $5.62 $17.32 $34.64

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 Hamilton. The current time is 03:10:27.

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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.