How far is Nahunta, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Nahunta, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (362 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.69 mi
04h 23m
Flight
224.91 mi
361.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.91 mi
Kilometers
361.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.69 mi
Kilometers
413.1 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Nahunta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nahunta
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nahunta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Nahunta
128.1 mi
02h 11m
To Atlanta
128.6 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cannon Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Cannon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Boulevard

    2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hatch Parkway North

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North

  8. 8

    Continue on Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 1/GA 4

    2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on James Street

    8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

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

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nahunta 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
80.8 mi · 31%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 25%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 5%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 4%
West Broad Street
9.52 mi · 4%
North Main Street
9.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
224.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 11m from Nahunta
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nahunta 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 Nahunta to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 128.1 miles from Nahunta and 128.6 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 224.9 miles (362 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nahunta and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nahunta and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 224.91 mi (361.95 km).

Nahunta

#1 Nahunta

City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States

Population1,165
Coordinates31.2043900, -81.9812300
Altitude20
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: Cannon Street (-81.981245, 31.204352)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.29 L · about $35.89
Round trip
$71.77
18.12 gal · 68.58 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.89 $71.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.13 $80.25
Premium $4.78 $43.29 $86.58
Diesel $5.62 $50.95 $101.91

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 Nahunta and Atlanta. The current time is 22:49:08.

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.