How far is Atlanta, GA from Nahunta, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Nahunta, GA is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (362 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
256.12 mi
05h 21m
Flight
224.91 mi
361.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.91 mi
Kilometers
361.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.12 mi
Kilometers
412.18 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nahunta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Nahunta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
128.1 mi
02h 40m
To Nahunta
128 mi
02h 40m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast

    24.6 mi · 37 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cannon Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Cannon Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cannon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 26%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 26%
Blackshear Highway Southeast
24.6 mi · 10%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Plant Hatch Parkway
10.9 mi · 4%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 40m from Atlanta
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Nahunta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Atlanta and 128 miles from Nahunta.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (362 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.81 one way or $71.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Nahunta. Straight-line distance: 224.91 mi (361.95 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
Nahunta

#2 Nahunta

City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States

Population1,165
Coordinates31.2043900, -81.9812300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Nahunta (-81.98123, 31.20439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.21 L · about $35.81
Round trip
$71.61
18.08 gal · 68.42 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.81 $71.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.04 $80.08
Premium $4.78 $43.19 $86.39
Diesel $5.62 $50.84 $101.68

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 Nahunta. The current time is 00:35:37.

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.