How far is Edison, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Edison, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
178.07 mi
02h 46m
Flight
152.73 mi
245.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.73 mi
Kilometers
245.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.07 mi
Kilometers
286.57 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sun, May 3, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Edison
Sun, May 3, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-05-03T14:35
Arrive Atlanta
Sun, May 3, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edison
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 Edison
90.8 mi
01h 23m
To Atlanta
87.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turner Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Turner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hartford Street West

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Hartford Street West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 27, GA 1: Cuthbert

    155 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

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

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

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

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    2641 ft · 41 sec · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 33%
US 27
52.7 mi · 30%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 28%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
Hartford Street West
7.13 mi · 4%
I 185 North
0.85 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 23m from Edison
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edison and Clear near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 90.8 miles from Edison and 87.2 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edison and Clear near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 152.73 mi (245.8 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA

Population1,407
Coordinates31.5582300, -84.7382500
Altitude89
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: Turner Street (-84.738262, 31.55823)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Atlanta. The current time is 14:35:21.

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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.