Atlanta, GA Road Trips

With 33 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Atlanta, GA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 128 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Atlanta, GA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

93

Longest Drive

305.7 mi

Kingsland, GA

Quickest Drive

24m

Dunwoody, GA

Plan Around Atlanta, GA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Atlanta, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kingsland, GA to Atlanta, GA 305.7 mi · 6h 3m Darien, GA to Atlanta, GA 290.8 mi · 5h 20m Tybee Island, GA to Atlanta, GA 265.5 mi · 4h 17m Midway, GA to Atlanta, GA 261.6 mi · 4h 49m

Continue From Atlanta, GA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Atlanta, GA to Darien, GA 290.5 mi · 5h 18m Atlanta, GA to Midway, GA 261.1 mi · 4h 48m Atlanta, GA to Waycross, GA 252 mi · 4h 51m Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA 248.3 mi · 4h 34m

Trips from Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA to Darien, GA

290.5 mi 5h 18m

Atlanta, GA to Midway, GA

261.1 mi 4h 48m

Atlanta, GA to Waycross, GA

252 mi 4h 51m

Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA

248.3 mi 4h 34m

Atlanta, GA to Alma, GA

212.3 mi 4h 20m

Atlanta, GA to Adel, GA

202.9 mi 3h 43m

Atlanta, GA to Blakely, GA

192 mi 3h 42m

Atlanta, GA to Minnesota, GA

191.9 mi 3h 8m

Atlanta, GA to Arlington, GA

190.4 mi 3h 47m

Atlanta, GA to Albany, GA

182 mi 3h 28m

Atlanta, GA to Alamo, GA

160.3 mi 3h 5m

Atlanta, GA to Ashburn, GA

159.4 mi 2h 57m

Atlanta, GA to Augusta, GA

148 mi 2h 44m

Atlanta, GA to Cordele, GA

142.4 mi 2h 39m

Atlanta, GA to Americus, GA

128.6 mi 2h 54m

Atlanta, GA to Oglethorpe, GA

117.3 mi 2h 31m

Atlanta, GA to Perry, GA

106 mi 2h

Atlanta, GA to Warner Robins, GA

102.1 mi 2h

Driving from Atlanta, GA

Expect an average of 128 miles and about 2h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Atlanta, GA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Atlanta, GA include Darien, GA (290.5 mi, 5h 18m), Midway, GA (261.1 mi, 4h 48m), Waycross, GA (252 mi, 4h 51m), Savannah, GA (248.3 mi, 4h 34m), and Alma, GA (212.3 mi, 4h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 128-mile trip from Atlanta, GA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 mapped routes leaving Atlanta, GA and 60 routes heading into Atlanta, GA, covering 93 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 291 miles.

The longest mapped route from Atlanta, GA covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Atlanta, GA runs about 128 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 128-mile trip from Atlanta, GA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Atlanta, GA include Darien, GA, Midway, GA, Waycross, GA and Savannah, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.