How far is Elberton, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Elberton, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
110.83 mi
01h 53m
Flight
90.63 mi
145.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.63 mi
Kilometers
145.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.83 mi
Kilometers
178.37 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Elberton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elberton
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elberton
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
Bethlehem
GA

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

From Elberton
51.8 mi
00h 56m
To Atlanta
59.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Athens Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Colbert-Comer Road

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Colbert-Comer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Third Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hull Colbert Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hull Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson

    1687 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Outer Loop 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 10, US 78 Bus

    82 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Monroe Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monroe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta

    2635 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · University Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 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 Elberton 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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
35.2 mi · 32%
I 85 South
24.8 mi · 22%
Colbert-Comer Road
12.9 mi · 12%
Athens Highway
7.91 mi · 7%
Outer Loop 10
6.76 mi · 6%
Hull Colbert Road
4.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Merge slight left onto University Parkway

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 56m from Elberton
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elberton 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 Elberton to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Elberton and 59.1 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem.

RAIL

Gainesville

40 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

117 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 90.63 mi (145.86 km).

Elberton

#1 Elberton

City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States

Population4,350
Coordinates34.1115900, -82.8686300
Altitude213
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 Avenue (-82.868755, 34.111411)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.32 $34.63
Premium $4.78 $18.68 $37.36
Diesel $5.62 $21.99 $43.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elberton and Atlanta. The current time is 22:58:34.

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.