How far is Mount Airy, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Airy, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.28 mi
01h 21m
Flight
73.5 mi
118.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.5 mi
Kilometers
118.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.28 mi
Kilometers
127.59 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Airy
2026-04-18T08:27
Arrive Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Airy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Mount Airy
39.6 mi
00h 40m
To Atlanta
39.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    838 ft · 38 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Old Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wyly Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wyly Street South

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street South

    1365 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Irvin Street

    803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Level Grove Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Level Grove Road

    2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Level Grove Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
55.5 mi · 70%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 16%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.06 mi · 8%
Level Grove Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Wyly Street South
0.8 mi · 1%
Dicks Hill Parkway
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight right

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 40m from Mount Airy
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Mount Airy and 39.6 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Airy and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 73.5 mi (118.29 km).

Mount Airy

#1 Mount Airy

Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.5187100, -83.5007300
Altitude471
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: 7th Street (-83.500751, 34.518702)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.78 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $5.62 $15.75 $31.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Airy and Atlanta. The current time is 08:27:47.

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.