How far is Ray City, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Ray City, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
217.81 mi
03h 23m
Flight
197.35 mi
317.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.35 mi
Kilometers
317.61 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.81 mi
Kilometers
350.53 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray City
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray City
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 Ray City
108.8 mi
01h 41m
To Atlanta
109.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ray City and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

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

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ray City 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 54%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 30%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
12.4 mi · 6%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
197.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 41m from Ray City
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ray City 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 Ray City to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Ray City and 109.1 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ray City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray City and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 197.35 mi (317.61 km).

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#1 Ray City

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

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
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: Main Street (-83.199344, 31.074764)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.09 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
15.36 gal · 58.18 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.01 $68.03
Premium $4.78 $36.70 $73.39
Diesel $5.62 $43.19 $86.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray City and Atlanta. The current time is 05:00:01.

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.