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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
104.12 mi
01h 43m
Flight
92.07 mi
148.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.12 mi
Kilometers
167.56 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T06:31
Arrive Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Mount Vernon
54.1 mi
00h 51m
To Atlanta
50 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Road

    1223 ft · 55 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stewart Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Stewart Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quarles Road

    1571 ft · 43 sec · Quarles Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chattanooga Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wolfe Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wolfe Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cleveland Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    2888 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    2479 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    88 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
88.5 mi · 85%
Cleveland Highway
7.84 mi · 8%
Cleveland Road
3.66 mi · 4%
Chattanooga Road
2.65 mi · 3%
North Bypass
2.06 mi · 2%
Wolfe Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

88 mi · 01h 38m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 51m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 50 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Vernon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 92.07 mi (148.18 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,353
Coordinates34.9800800, -85.0060600
Altitude277
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: Mount Vernon Road (-85.006073, 34.980026)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.07
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.54 $29.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.25 $32.51
Premium $4.78 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.62 $20.64 $41.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Atlanta. The current time is 06:31:25.

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.