How far is Eastman, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Eastman, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.4 mi
02h 20m
Flight
128.1 mi
206.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.1 mi
Kilometers
206.16 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.4 mi
Kilometers
222.74 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Eastman
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastman
2026-04-18T04:42
Arrive Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastman
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Eastman
70.3 mi
01h 10m
To Atlanta
68.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°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 Eastman and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    87 m · 18 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    102 m · 12 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highway 87 Bypass South

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 87 Bypass South

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Golden Isles Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Church Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Longstreet Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Longstreet Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    125 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Jeffersonville

    1640 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 16:west: Macon

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    22.5 mi · 24 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastman 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
80.8 mi · 58%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
22.5 mi · 16%
Eastman Cochran Highway
11.8 mi · 9%
Longstreet Road
7.36 mi · 5%
Golden Isles Highway
5.78 mi · 4%
Highway 87 Bypass South
4.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 10m from Eastman
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eastman 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 Eastman to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Eastman and 68.1 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastman and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 128.1 mi (206.16 km).

Eastman

#1 Eastman

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Population5,096
Coordinates32.1976700, -83.1776500
Altitude106
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 (-83.177254, 32.197861)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.33 $38.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.61 $43.23
Premium $4.78 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.62 $27.45 $54.89

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 Eastman and Atlanta. The current time is 04:42:34.

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.