How far is Atlanta, GA from Ludowici, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Ludowici, GA is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.4 mi
04h 41m
Flight
208.63 mi
335.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.63 mi
Kilometers
335.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.4 mi
Kilometers
380.45 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludowici
Sun, May 31, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, May 31, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-31T10:26
Arrive Ludowici
Sun, May 31, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
118.2 mi
02h 20m
To Ludowici
118.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville

    2402 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Aline Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Aline Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North McDonald Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Academy Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
97.5 mi · 41%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 28%
Main Street
20.4 mi · 9%
Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 6%
Aline Road
13.4 mi · 6%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 20m from Atlanta
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ludowici.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Atlanta and 118.2 miles from Ludowici.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ludowici.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Ludowici. Straight-line distance: 208.63 mi (335.76 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
Ludowici

#2 Ludowici

City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,352
Coordinates31.7079900, -81.7423400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.07
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.03 $66.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.94 $73.88
Premium $4.78 $39.85 $79.70
Diesel $5.62 $46.90 $93.81

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Ludowici. The current time is 10:26:24.

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.