How far is Hartwell, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Hartwell, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartwell and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartwell and Atlanta.
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Start on North Forest Avenue
61 m · 16 sec · North Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
2868 ft · 58 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Howell Street
2843 ft · 57 sec · West Howell Street
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Continue on Bowersville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bowersville Highway
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Turn slight right
102 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lavonia Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Lavonia Highway
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Continue on Providence Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Providence Church Road
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Turn left onto Lavonia Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway
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Continue on Hartwell Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road
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Continue on Vickery Street
935 ft · 28 sec · Vickery Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
796 ft · 27 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Take the exit straight
149 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartwell and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hartwell 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 Hartwell to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Hartwell and 56.1 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.29 one way or $30.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartwell and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendergrass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartwell and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 93.21 mi (150 km).
#1 Hartwell
City in Hart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.3528800, -82.9320900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.44 | $36.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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