How far is Atlanta, GA from Pearson, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Pearson, GA is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
221.18 mi
04h 11m
Flight
191.54 mi
308.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.54 mi
Kilometers
308.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.18 mi
Kilometers
355.95 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 13, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-13T11:58
Arrive Pearson
Mon, Apr 13, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
110.7 mi
02h 05m
To Pearson
110.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Tift Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Albany Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 42%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 30%
5th Street East
40.7 mi · 18%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
West 2nd Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
191.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 05m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Pearson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Atlanta and 110.5 miles from Pearson.

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

The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Pearson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Pearson. Straight-line distance: 191.54 mi (308.25 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
Pearson

#2 Pearson

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

Population2,089
Coordinates31.2977000, -82.8523700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Pearson (-82.85237, 31.2977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.79
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.90 $61.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.55 $69.09
Premium $4.78 $37.27 $74.54
Diesel $5.62 $43.87 $87.73

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Pearson. The current time is 11:58:55.

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.