How far is Sylvania, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Sylvania, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvania and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania and Atlanta.
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Start on West Ogeechee Street
56 m · 11 sec · West Ogeechee Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
76 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
38 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
30.3 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway
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Turn right onto Thomson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown
3227 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
1401 ft · 32 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 Sylvania 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.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Sylvania and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvania to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Sylvania and 98.9 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sylvania and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 173.29 mi (278.88 km).
#1 Sylvania
City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,450 |
| Coordinates | 32.7504400, -81.6367800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.87 | $65.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.69 | $77.39 |
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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