How far is Atlanta, GA from Milton, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Milton, GA is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Milton.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
1424 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Canton Street
122 m · 13 sec · Canton Street
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hopewell Road
36 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Redd Road
2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road
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Turn right onto South Thompson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road
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Turn right onto Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scotlandwell Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Milton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Milton?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Atlanta and 15.9 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunwoody.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Milton. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.36 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-84.30067, 34.13216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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