How far is Atlanta, GA from Saint Simons Island, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA is about 313.2 miles (504 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Saint Simons Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Saint Simons Island.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
2202 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Golden Isles Parkway
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Continue on Glynn Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue
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Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
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Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Sea Island Road
979 ft · 17 sec · Sea Island Road
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Turn right
674 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road
35 m · 2 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway
59 m · 4 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
2160 ft · 59 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
27 m · 3 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
108 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Bruce Drive
1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive
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Turn right onto 8th Street
42 m · 6 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Saint Simons Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Saint Simons Island?
The road trip is about 313.2 miles (504 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Atlanta and 156.6 miles from Saint Simons Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.77 one way or $87.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Saint Simons Island. Straight-line distance: 251.38 mi (404.56 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 Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1505100, -81.3695400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Simons Island (-81.36954, 31.15051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $43.77 | $87.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $48.94 | $97.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $52.80 | $105.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $62.15 | $124.29 |
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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