How far is Colquitt, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.05 mi
03h 17m
Flight
179.23 mi
288.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.23 mi
Kilometers
288.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.05 mi
Kilometers
339.65 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Colquitt
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colquitt
2026-04-18T06:56
Arrive Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colquitt
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Colquitt
105.4 mi
01h 38m
To Atlanta
105.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    17 m · 4 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    102 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street

    102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West College Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Crawford Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    2641 ft · 41 sec · Downtown Connector

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colquitt 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Street
88.6 mi · 42%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 28%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 23%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
I 185 North
0.85 mi
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 38m from Colquitt
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colquitt 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 Colquitt to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Colquitt and 105.6 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.51 one way or $59.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colquitt and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colquitt and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 179.23 mi (288.45 km).

Colquitt

#1 Colquitt

City in Miller County, Georgia, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates31.1712900, -84.7332500
Altitude51
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: College Street (-84.733253, 31.171153)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.19 L · about $29.51
Round trip
$59.02
14.9 gal · 56.38 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.51 $59.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.00 $65.99
Premium $4.78 $35.60 $71.19
Diesel $5.62 $41.90 $83.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colquitt and Atlanta. The current time is 06:56:45.

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.