How far is Putney, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Putney, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
186.7 mi
03h 03m
Flight
158.23 mi
254.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.23 mi
Kilometers
254.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.7 mi
Kilometers
300.47 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putney
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putney
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Putney
93.3 mi
01h 31m
To Atlanta
93.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Putney and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Liberty Expressway

  2. 2

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

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

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putney 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 35%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 31%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 19%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 10%
Liberty Expressway
6.8 mi · 4%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 31m from Putney
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Putney 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 Putney to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Putney and 93.5 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Putney and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putney and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 158.23 mi (254.65 km).

Putney

#1 Putney

Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia

Population2,898
Coordinates31.4701800, -84.1176800
Altitude60
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: US 19 (-84.117681, 31.470223)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.21
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.10 $52.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.19 $58.37
Premium $4.78 $31.49 $62.97
Diesel $5.62 $37.06 $74.12

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 Putney and Atlanta. The current time is 22:30:56.

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.