How far is Atlanta, GA from Ray City, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Ray City, GA is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
217.25 mi
04h 04m
Flight
197.35 mi
317.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.35 mi
Kilometers
317.61 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.25 mi
Kilometers
349.63 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
108.8 mi
02h 02m
To Ray City
108.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Ray City.

  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

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    15.4 mi · 23 min · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 54%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 31%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
West 4th Street
15.4 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
Pulliam Street Southwest
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

116 mi · 02h 05m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
197.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 02m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Ray City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Ray City?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 108.8 miles from Atlanta and 108.4 miles from Ray City.

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

The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Ray City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Ray City. Straight-line distance: 197.35 mi (317.61 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
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#2 Ray City

Human settlement in Berrien County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Ray City (-83.19932, 31.07464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $30.38
Round trip
$60.76
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.38 $60.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.97 $67.94
Premium $4.78 $36.65 $73.29
Diesel $5.62 $43.14 $86.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Ray City. The current time is 06:22:09.

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.