How far is Chatsworth, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Chatsworth, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
85.89 mi
01h 31m
Flight
73.57 mi
118.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.57 mi
Kilometers
118.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.89 mi
Kilometers
138.22 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sun, May 31, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Chatsworth
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatsworth
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive Atlanta
Sun, May 31, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatsworth
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
Cartersville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Chatsworth
42.9 mi
00h 45m
To Atlanta
43 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    31 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    23.4 mi · 33 min · South 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Salacoa Avenue

    15.3 mi · 22 min · Salacoa Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1454 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.1 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 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 Chatsworth and Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.4 mi · 54%
South 3rd Avenue
23.4 mi · 27%
Salacoa Avenue
15.3 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.29 mi
Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

46.1 mi · 00h 53m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cartersville
00h 45m from Chatsworth
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Cartersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Chatsworth and 43 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chatsworth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Cartersville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

56 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

111 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatsworth and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 73.57 mi (118.4 km).

Chatsworth

#1 Chatsworth

City and county seat in Murray County, Georgia, United States

Population4,249
Coordinates34.7659100, -84.7699400
Altitude227
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: West Fort Street (-84.769938, 34.766123)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.00
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.00 $24.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.42 $26.84
Premium $4.78 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.62 $17.04 $34.08

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatsworth and Atlanta. The current time is 01:20:55.

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.