How far is Cusseta, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Cusseta, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cusseta and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta and Atlanta.
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Start on McNaughton Street
47 m · 9 sec · McNaughton Street
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Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
51 m · 5 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2487 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
2641 ft · 41 sec · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 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 Cusseta 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.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cusseta and 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 Cusseta to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Cusseta and 61.1 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cusseta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near LaGrange
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 LaGrange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cusseta and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 102.2 mi (164.48 km).
#1 Cusseta
Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,267 |
| Coordinates | 32.3054300, -84.7727000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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