How far is Rincon, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Rincon, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
245.17 mi
03h 52m
Flight
208.39 mi
335.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.39 mi
Kilometers
335.37 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.17 mi
Kilometers
394.56 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rincon
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rincon
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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Rincon
120.7 mi
01h 56m
To Atlanta
124.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 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 Rincon and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Street

    37 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue

    2312 ft · 32 sec · North Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ninth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blandford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Jay Road

    1017 ft · 25 sec · Blue Jay Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Jay Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sand Hill Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sandhill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-16 West: Macon

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Rincon 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
141 mi · 57%
I 75 North
80.8 mi · 33%
Blue Jay Road
9.38 mi · 4%
Sandhill Road
1.27 mi · 1%
West Ninth Street
0.97 mi
Blandford Road
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

141 mi · 02h 31m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
208.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
01h 56m from Rincon
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rincon 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 Rincon to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 245.2 miles (394.6 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Rincon and 124.5 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rincon and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 208.39 mi (335.37 km).

Rincon

#1 Rincon

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,655
Coordinates32.2960300, -81.2353900
Altitude22
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: East Fourth Street (-81.235454, 32.296232)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $34.26
Round trip
$68.53
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.26 $68.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.31 $76.62
Premium $4.78 $41.33 $82.66
Diesel $5.62 $48.65 $97.30

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 Rincon and Atlanta. The current time is 21:14:28.

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.