How far is Atlanta, GA from Lula, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Lula, GA is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
66.24 mi
01h 17m
Flight
60.44 mi
97.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.44 mi
Kilometers
97.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.24 mi
Kilometers
106.6 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Suwanee
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Atlanta
33.1 mi
00h 38m
To Lula
33.1 mi
00h 38m

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
83°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 Lula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Cornelia Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lula Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lula Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    29 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Cornelia Highway

    1054 ft · 21 sec · Old Cornelia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 37%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 24%
Northeast Expressway
12.4 mi · 19%
Cornelia Highway
7.68 mi · 12%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 5%
Lula Road
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suwanee
00h 38m from Atlanta
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Lula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Atlanta and 33.1 miles from Lula.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Suwanee

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

90 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Lula. Straight-line distance: 60.44 mi (97.27 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
Lula

#2 Lula

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,016
Coordinates34.3876000, -83.6662900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Lula (-83.66629, 34.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.36 $20.73
Premium $4.78 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $5.62 $13.16 $26.32

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 Lula. The current time is 04:36:48.

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.