How far is Cornelia, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Cornelia, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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.
Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelia and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelia and Atlanta.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street Northwest
25 m · 3 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Irvin Street
803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street
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Turn right onto Level Grove Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Continue on Old Level Grove Road
2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road
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Continue on Level Grove Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 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 Cornelia 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cornelia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Cornelia to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Cornelia and 38.6 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cornelia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven
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 Rest Haven.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelia and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 72.11 mi (116.05 km).
#1 Cornelia
City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 34.5114900, -83.5271200 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.04 | $26.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
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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