How far is Nelson, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Nelson, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Atlanta.
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Start on Dogwood Pass
5 m · 9 sec · Dogwood Pass
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Avenue
158 m · 24 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Kennesaw Avenue
1073 ft · 40 sec · Kennesaw Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canton Road
1339 ft · 27 sec · Canton Road
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Turn right onto Howell Bridge Road
1917 ft · 40 sec · Howell Bridge Road
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Take the ramp left
2135 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto A P D Highway
6 mi · 6 min · A P D Highway
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Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 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 Nelson 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.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nelson and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Nelson and 26.6 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 43.75 mi (70.41 km).
#1 Nelson
City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 34.3820400, -84.3710300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.93 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
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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