How far is Hardwick, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Hardwick, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.6 mi
01h 49m
Flight
82 mi
131.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82 mi
Kilometers
131.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.6 mi
Kilometers
161.9 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Fri, Nov 6, 7:08 PM EST
Return by in Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 8:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-11-06T17:18
Arrive Atlanta
Fri, Nov 6, 7:08 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
9:30 PM EST
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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Hardwick
49.6 mi
00h 54m
To Atlanta
51 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vinson Highway

    27 m · 4 sec · Vinson Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wayne Street

    621 ft · 20 sec · South Wayne Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Andrews Street

    153 m · 15 sec · West Andrews Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Wilkinson Street

    3029 ft · 1 min · South Wilkinson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · West Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Clarke Street

    2089 ft · 1 min · South Clarke Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Columbia Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Columbia Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown

    3227 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    1401 ft · 32 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 47%
North Columbia Street
18.2 mi · 18%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 10%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.28 mi · 9%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 7%
James Marshall Bypass
4.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
00h 54m from Hardwick
Leave By
2:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hardwick and Partly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Hardwick and 51 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hardwick and Partly Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 82 mi (131.96 km).

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#1 Hardwick

Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0682000, -83.2234900
Altitude82
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: Vinson Highway (-83.223458, 33.068312)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.04 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.48 $15.90 $31.79
Diesel $5.66 $20.09 $40.19

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardwick and Atlanta. The current time is 17:18:28.

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.