How far is Young Harris, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Young Harris, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Young Harris and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Young Harris and Atlanta.
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Start on College Street
14 m · 3 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Duckworth Drive
707 ft · 37 sec · Duckworth Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2422 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Harris Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway
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Turn left onto Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass
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Turn left onto Gainesville Highway
20.1 mi · 23 min · Gainesville Highway
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto South Chestatee Street
5 mi · 8 min · South Chestatee Street
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Turn right onto Cumming
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
44 m · 2 sec
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Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
45 mi · 54 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 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 Young Harris and Atlanta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
GA 400 South
Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
45 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Young Harris to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Young Harris and 70.4 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Young Harris and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lumpkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Young Harris and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 87.44 mi (140.72 km).
#1 Young Harris
Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9331500, -83.8471200 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.63 | $49.27 |
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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