How far is Hazlehurst, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Hazlehurst, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246 miles (395.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.55 mi
05h 04m
Flight
246.02 mi
395.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.02 mi
Kilometers
395.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.55 mi
Kilometers
464.37 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Hazlehurst
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazlehurst
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazlehurst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arabi
GA

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

From Hazlehurst
151 mi
02h 32m
To Atlanta
137.6 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hazelhurst Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Old Hazelhurst Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bailey Mill Road

    3.3 mi · 13 min · Bailey Mill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burnt Fort Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Burnt Fort Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indian Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Indian Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazlehurst 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 32%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 23%
Albany Highway
62.4 mi · 22%
US 1 North
32.2 mi · 11%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 6%
Burnt Fort Road
11.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
246 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arabi
02h 32m from Hazlehurst
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hazlehurst and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Hazlehurst and 137.6 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 246 miles (395.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazlehurst and Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazlehurst and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 246.02 mi (395.93 km).

Hazlehurst

#1 Hazlehurst

City in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States

Population4,080
Coordinates30.9135700, -81.8384400
Altitude4
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: Old Hazelhurst Road (-81.838394, 30.913573)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.54 L · about $40.32
Round trip
$80.65
20.36 gal · 77.08 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.32 $80.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.09 $90.17
Premium $4.78 $48.64 $97.28
Diesel $5.62 $57.25 $114.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazlehurst and Atlanta. The current time is 14:56:54.

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.