How far is Montgomery, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Montgomery, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Atlanta.
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Start on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue
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Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue
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Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 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 Montgomery 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Montgomery and Partly Cloudy near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Montgomery and 125.8 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Montgomery and Partly Cloudy near Atlanta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 227.04 mi (365.38 km).
#1 Montgomery
Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9404900, -81.1220500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $3.48 | $31.23 | $62.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $39.60 | $79.21 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $50.36 | $100.72 |
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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