How far is Thomasville, GA from Union City, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Union City, GA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.95 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.45 mi
21.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.95 mi
Kilometers
27.28 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive Union City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
College Park
GA

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

From Thomasville
8.5 mi
00h 12m
To Union City
8.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 285 West: Montgomery

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Flat Shoals Road

    762 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Flat Shaols Road

    1211 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Flat Shoals Road

    50 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Flat Shoals Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive

    63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Limerick Drive

    539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bantry Circle

    81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.38 mi · 44%
I 85 South
4.78 mi · 28%
Moreland Avenue Southeast
2.1 mi · 12%
Flat Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 11%
I 285 West
0.37 mi · 2%
Flat Shaols Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

7.38 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Park
00h 12m from Thomasville
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thomasville and Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Union City?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Thomasville and 8.5 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomasville and Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near College Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around College Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 13.45 mi (21.65 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Population22,399
Coordinates33.5870600, -84.5424300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.54
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.27 $4.54
Mid-grade $4.27 $2.56 $5.12
Premium $4.70 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.75 $3.45 $6.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Union City. The current time is 16:26:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.