How far is Port Wentworth, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Port Wentworth, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Wentworth and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Wentworth and Atlanta.
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Start on Crossgate Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Crossgate Road
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Continue on Gulfstream Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulfstream Road
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Turn right onto Airways Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airways Avenue
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Continue on Pooler Parkway
818 ft · 15 sec · Pooler Parkway
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Take the ramp left
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Savannah
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
1325 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
2524 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155.5 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 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 Port Wentworth 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 124 miles from Port Wentworth and 124.3 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.70 one way or $69.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Wentworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Wentworth and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 217.19 mi (349.53 km).
#1 Port Wentworth
City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,812 |
| Coordinates | 32.1490900, -81.1631700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.86 | $83.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.27 | $98.53 |
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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