How far is Atlanta, GA from Perry, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Perry, GA is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.03 mi
02h 00m
Flight
96.94 mi
156.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.94 mi
Kilometers
156.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.03 mi
Kilometers
170.64 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Atlanta
53.1 mi
01h 00m
To Perry
52.9 mi
01h 00m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    2998 ft · 1 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Ball Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ball Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    585 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 63%
Fall Line Freeway
19.3 mi · 18%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 15%
Ball Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi · 1%
Pulliam Street Southwest
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 00m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Atlanta and 52.9 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Perry. Straight-line distance: 96.94 mi (156.01 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
Perry

#2 Perry

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Population18,845
Coordinates32.4582100, -83.7315700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Perry (-83.73157, 32.45821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

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 Perry. The current time is 08:02:00.

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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.