How far is Hephzibah, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Hephzibah, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
155.74 mi
02h 26m
Flight
135.33 mi
217.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.74 mi
Kilometers
250.64 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Tue, Jun 2, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hephzibah
Tue, Jun 2, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hephzibah
2026-06-02T04:04
Arrive Atlanta
Tue, Jun 2, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hephzibah
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
Siloam
GA

Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA

From Hephzibah
77.8 mi
01h 13m
To Atlanta
78 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia 88

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia 88

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Peach Orchard Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Peach Orchard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Peach Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    911 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown

    3227 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    1401 ft · 32 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hephzibah 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
82.2 mi · 53%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 30%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.28 mi · 6%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.77 mi · 4%
Peach Orchard Road
6.57 mi · 4%
Georgia 88
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siloam
01h 13m from Hephzibah
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hephzibah and Mostly Cloudy near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Hephzibah and 78 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hephzibah and Mostly Cloudy near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Siloam

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hephzibah and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.8 km).

Hephzibah

#1 Hephzibah

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,936
Coordinates33.3140300, -82.0967900
Altitude122
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: GA 88 (-82.096751, 33.313935)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hephzibah and Atlanta. The current time is 04:04:42.

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.