How far is Atlanta, GA from Monticello, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Monticello, GA is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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City in Newton County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Monticello.
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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
2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
1684 ft · 59 sec · Hill Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
22.8 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 East: Covington, Oxford
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Access Road
140 m · 11 sec · Access Road
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Continue on Access Road
1596 ft · 32 sec · Access Road
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Continue on Highway 278 Northwest
2947 ft · 1 min · Highway 278 Northwest
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Turn right onto Emory Street
2111 ft · 53 sec · Emory Street
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Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest
1007 ft · 29 sec · Clark Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest
2117 ft · 58 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
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Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jackson Highway Southwest
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward GA 212
44 m · 3 sec · GA 212
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Exit the roundabout onto GA 212
2.7 mi · 5 min · GA 212
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Continue on Waters Bridge
10.5 mi · 15 min · Waters Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Warren Street
129 m · 17 sec · South Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
22.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Monticello?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Atlanta and 30.5 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.89 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 Monticello
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 33.3048500, -83.6832300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-83.68323, 33.30485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
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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