How far is Atlanta, GA from Wadley, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Wadley, GA is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Wadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Wadley.
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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
2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
1684 ft · 59 sec · Hill Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington
2096 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Legion Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Quaker Road
16.7 mi · 23 min · Quaker Road
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Turn right onto George Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · George Street
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Continue on George Street
142 m · 14 sec · George Street
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Turn slight left onto Harvey Street
11.4 mi · 16 min · Harvey Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Calhoun Street
2722 ft · 46 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Calhoun Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Wadley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Wadley?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Atlanta and 77.4 miles from Wadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Wadley. Straight-line distance: 129.76 mi (208.83 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 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wadley (-82.40402, 32.86682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
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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