How far is Elery, GA from Ephesus, GA?

The driving distance from Elery, GA to Ephesus, GA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.54 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.82 mi
12.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.82 mi
Kilometers
12.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.96 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ephesus
Wed, Nov 4, 11:17 AM EST
Return by in Elery
Wed, Nov 4, 11:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elery
2026-11-04T10:57
Arrive Ephesus
Wed, Nov 4, 11:17 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elery
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centralhatchee
GA

City in Heard County, Georgia, United States of America

From Elery
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Ephesus
5.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elery and Ephesus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elery and Ephesus.

  1. 1

    Start on Notnomis Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Notnomis Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spradlin Road

    1 km · 3 min · Spradlin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Simpson Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roosterville Road

    1663 ft · 53 sec · Roosterville Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Thomas Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Thomas Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elery and Ephesus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Simpson Road
1.9 mi · 18%
Spradlin Road
0.65 mi · 6%
Roosterville Road
0.32 mi · 3%
Notnomis Road
0.02 mi
Thomas Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp right

7.69 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralhatchee
00h 10m from Elery
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ephesus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elery to Ephesus?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centralhatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Elery and 5.3 miles from Ephesus.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ephesus.

Stop Ideas Near Centralhatchee

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

74 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elery and Ephesus. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).

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#1 Elery

Elery is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3553900, -85.1338300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ephesus

City in Heard County, Georgia, United States of America

Population459
Coordinates33.4070600, -85.2543900
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Notnomis Road (-85.133945, 33.355718)
End: Main Street (-85.254363, 33.407066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.04 $1.50 $2.99
Premium $4.48 $1.66 $3.31
Diesel $5.66 $2.09 $4.19

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 · Nov 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Elery and Ephesus. The current time is 10:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.