How far is Blue Ridge, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Blue Ridge, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Ridge and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Atlanta.
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Start on East First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East First Street
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Continue on Old Highway 76
1210 ft · 28 sec · Old Highway 76
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Turn left onto APD Highway
39.1 mi · 48 min · APD Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Ridge and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Turn left onto APD Highway
39.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Blue Ridge and 46.5 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
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 Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 77.12 mi (124.12 km).
#1 Blue Ridge
County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 34.8639700, -84.3240900 |
| Altitude | 537 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.45 | $36.89 |
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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