How far is Bowdon, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Bowdon, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
63.49 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.87 mi
83.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.87 mi
Kilometers
83.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.49 mi
Kilometers
102.18 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bowdon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowdon
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowdon
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
Villa Rica
GA

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

From Bowdon
31.7 mi
00h 33m
To Atlanta
31.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wedowee Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Wedowee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Carroll Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Carroll Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Street

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Rome Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    51.3 mi · 57 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Rawson Street Southwest

    1609 ft · 49 sec · Rawson Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest

    958 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest

    1541 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    719 ft · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
51.3 mi · 81%
Rome Street
9.56 mi · 15%
North Carroll Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Windsor Street
0.31 mi
I 20 East
0.31 mi
Rawson Street Southwest
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

51.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Rica
00h 33m from Bowdon
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bowdon and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Villa Rica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Bowdon and 31.8 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bowdon and Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Rica

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowdon and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 51.87 mi (83.47 km).

Bowdon

#1 Bowdon

City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates33.5378900, -85.2532800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Wedowee Street (-85.253306, 33.53789)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.75
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.87 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.92 $19.84
Premium $4.78 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.62 $12.60 $25.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowdon and Atlanta. The current time is 01:06:25.

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.