How far is Pelham, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Pelham, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.33 mi
03h 28m
Flight
181.61 mi
292.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.61 mi
Kilometers
292.27 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.33 mi
Kilometers
343.32 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Pelham
106.6 mi
01h 44m
To Atlanta
106.8 mi
01h 44m

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
5 mph SSE
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 Pelham and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 12 sec · Hand Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street Northeast

    114 m · 7 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    49 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    1280 ft · 26 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    2549 ft · 53 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

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

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 17%
Curry Street Northeast
25 mi · 12%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 9%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 44m from Pelham
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Pelham and 106.8 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 181.61 mi (292.27 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
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: (-84.152949, 31.12803)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.5 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
15.06 gal · 57 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.78 $35.98 $71.96
Diesel $5.62 $42.35 $84.70

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 Pelham and Atlanta. The current time is 21:21:34.

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.