How far is Montezuma, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Montezuma, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
128.43 mi
02h 09m
Flight
101.92 mi
164.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.92 mi
Kilometers
164.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.43 mi
Kilometers
206.69 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Montezuma
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montezuma
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montezuma
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Montezuma
62.4 mi
01h 04m
To Atlanta
66 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Artesian Street

    30 m · 7 sec · East Artesian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Dooly Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · North Dooly Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Camellia Boulevard

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Camellia Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Bird Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Bird Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Peach Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

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

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montezuma 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 51%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 14%
North Dooly Street
13.4 mi · 10%
Peach Parkway
9.85 mi · 8%
Camellia Boulevard
8.19 mi · 6%
I 75
6.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
101.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 04m from Montezuma
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montezuma and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Montezuma and 66 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montezuma and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 101.92 mi (164.03 km).

Montezuma

#1 Montezuma

City in Macon County, Georgia, USA

Population2,920
Coordinates32.3051600, -84.0274100
Altitude100
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: North Dooly Street (-84.027639, 32.305245)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.89
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.94 $35.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.06 $40.13
Premium $4.78 $21.64 $43.29
Diesel $5.62 $25.48 $50.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montezuma and Atlanta. The current time is 03:55:24.

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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.