How far is Atlanta, GA from Sardis, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Sardis, GA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Coweta and Meriwether Counties, 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 Sardis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Sardis.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on State Route 85
34.1 mi · 51 min · State Route 85
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Continue on Oakland Road
23.5 mi · 34 min · Oakland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street
612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Dripping Rock Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Dripping Rock Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut Grove Road
1912 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Sardis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 85
Continue on State Route 85
34.1 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Sardis?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Haralson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Atlanta and 36.6 miles from Sardis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Stop Ideas Near Haralson
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haralson.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 67.39 mi (108.45 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 Sardis
Sardis is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7965200, -84.6388100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sardis (-84.63881, 32.79652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.54 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
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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