How far is Reed Creek, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Reed Creek, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.42 mi
01h 49m
Flight
96.57 mi
155.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.57 mi
Kilometers
155.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.42 mi
Kilometers
174.48 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Reed Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reed Creek
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reed Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pendergrass
GA

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

From Reed Creek
52.8 mi
00h 54m
To Atlanta
55.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
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 Reed Creek and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reed Creek and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Boleman Hill Road

    1902 ft · 58 sec · Boleman Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Hope Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · New Hope Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mt Hebron Road

    28 m · 11 sec · Mt Hebron Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Olivet Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olivet Road

    2629 ft · 1 min · Mount Olivet Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Junction 77

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Junction 77

  7. 7

    Continue on Lavonia Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hartwell Road

    3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Vickery Street

    935 ft · 28 sec · Vickery Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    796 ft · 27 sec · West Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    149 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reed Creek 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ernest Vandiver Highway
91.4 mi · 84%
Lavonia Highway
4.34 mi · 4%
Mount Olivet Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Junction 77
2.23 mi · 2%
New Hope Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Jones Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ernest Vandiver Highway

Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendergrass
00h 54m from Reed Creek
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reed Creek 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 Reed Creek to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Reed Creek and 55.7 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reed Creek and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pendergrass, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendergrass.

RAIL

Gainesville

19 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

56 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

77 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

97 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reed Creek and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 96.57 mi (155.42 km).

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#1 Reed Creek

Census-designated place in Hart County, Georgia

Population2,604
Coordinates34.4459400, -82.9248700
Altitude250
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: Boleman Hill Road (-82.92502, 34.445828)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

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 Reed Creek and Atlanta. The current time is 23:40:43.

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.