How far is Buchanan, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Buchanan, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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 00m.
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 Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buchanan and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan and Atlanta.
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Start on the route
92 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Van Wert Street
79 m · 17 sec · Van Wert Street
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right
37 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on North Park Street
1979 ft · 33 sec · North Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.2 mi · 50 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rawson Street Southwest
1609 ft · 49 sec · Rawson Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1541 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
719 ft · 16 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 Buchanan 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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.2 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Buchanan and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buchanan to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 28.1 miles from Buchanan and 28.1 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buchanan and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Rica
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 Villa Rica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 46.12 mi (74.23 km).
#1 Buchanan
County seat in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,196 |
| Coordinates | 33.8026000, -85.1885600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
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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