How far is Clarkesville, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Clarkesville, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
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 Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkesville and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkesville and Atlanta.
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Start on Madison Street
31 m · 10 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto West Louise Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Louise Street
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Turn straight onto West Louise Drive
2043 ft · 41 sec · West Louise Drive
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Continue on West Louise Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Louise Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
1289 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2118 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2809 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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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 Clarkesville 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.
Lanier Parkway
Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 Clarkesville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkesville to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Clarkesville and 41.8 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkesville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch
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 Flowery Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkesville and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 77.42 mi (124.6 km).
#1 Clarkesville
City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 34.6126000, -83.5248900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.68 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
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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