How far is Atlanta, GA from Reed Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Reed Creek, GA is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Reed Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Reed Creek.
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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
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
583 ft · 14 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Vickery Street
935 ft · 23 sec · Vickery Street
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Continue on Hartwell Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road
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Continue on Lavonia Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway
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Continue on Junction 77
2.2 mi · 4 min · Junction 77
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
2629 ft · 1 min · Mount Olivet Road
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Continue on Mount Olivet Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Olivet Road
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Turn right onto Mt Hebron Road
28 m · 8 sec · Mt Hebron Road
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Turn left onto New Hope Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boleman Hill Road
1902 ft · 52 sec · Boleman Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boleman Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Reed Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Reed Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Reed Creek?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Atlanta and 52.8 miles from Reed Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Reed Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendergrass.
Gainesville
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Reed Creek. Straight-line distance: 96.57 mi (155.42 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 Reed Creek
Census-designated place in Hart County, Georgia
| Population | 2,604 |
| Coordinates | 34.4459400, -82.9248700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reed Creek (-82.92487, 34.44594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
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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