How far is Atlanta, GA from Zebulon, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Zebulon, GA is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
88.99 mi
143.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.99 mi
Kilometers
143.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.04 mi
Kilometers
175.49 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-20T05:17
Arrive Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
54.5 mi
01h 09m
To Zebulon
54.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Zebulon.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1684 ft · 59 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 77: Siloam, Union Point, Sparta

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 77 South: Siloam, Sparta

    48 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Eley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Eley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sparta Road

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Sparta Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jones Street

    3247 ft · 57 sec · Jones Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    88 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1076 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boland Street

    2510 ft · 1 min · Boland Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Linton Road

    6.4 mi · 15 min · Linton Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 43%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 21%
Sparta Road
14.7 mi · 13%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.32 mi · 9%
Linton Road
6.39 mi · 6%
Eley Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 09m from Atlanta
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Zebulon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Zebulon?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Atlanta and 54.6 miles from Zebulon.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Atlanta and Sunny near Zebulon.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 88.99 mi (143.21 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 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,223
Coordinates33.1837600, -83.0007000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Zebulon (-83.0007, 33.18376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.78 $18.40 $36.79
Diesel $5.62 $21.65 $43.30

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Zebulon. The current time is 05:17:17.

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.