How far is Cuthbert, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
161.16 mi
02h 29m
Flight
138.62 mi
223.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.62 mi
Kilometers
223.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.16 mi
Kilometers
259.36 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, Apr 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuthbert
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, Apr 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuthbert
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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Cuthbert
80.5 mi
01h 14m
To Atlanta
80.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dawson Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street

    77 m · 6 sec · Peachtree Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    2718 ft · 52 sec · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    37.5 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

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

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

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

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    2641 ft · 41 sec · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuthbert 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 37%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 31%
Martha Berry Highway
11.4 mi · 7%
Court Street
1.02 mi · 1%
I 185 North
0.85 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 14m from Cuthbert
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cuthbert and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuthbert to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Cuthbert and 80.7 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cuthbert and Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuthbert and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 138.62 mi (223.09 km).

Cuthbert

#1 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
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: US 82 (-84.78947, 31.771)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $22.54
Round trip
$45.08
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.54 $45.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.20 $50.40
Premium $4.78 $27.19 $54.37
Diesel $5.62 $32.00 $64.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuthbert and Atlanta. The current time is 14:56:46.

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.