Origin
Arlington, GA
Evening in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
189.8 mi
305 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, GA
S.A. Bond
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 189.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.9 miles from Arlington, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 189.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
758 ft
300 ft
Total Climb
617 ft
Total Descent
159 ft
Highest Point
758 ft
~126.5 mi in
Elevation Range
458 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in near US 27; GA 1.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 189.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (US 27; GA 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 27; GA 1
Merge onto US 27; GA 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
8
188.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia S...
8
188.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
6
189.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
|
Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 58.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 27 | 52.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Hartford Street West | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| GA 216 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Dogwood Avenue Northwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on GA 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pioneer Road
2
Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dogwood Avenue Northwest
3
Continue on GA 216
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
GA 216
4
Turn left onto GA 37
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartford Street West
5
Take the ramp
508 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 27, GA 1: Cuthbert
6
Merge onto US 27; GA 1
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
10
Continue on I 185
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 85
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 75; I 85
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
17
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.9 miles from Arlington, GA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Arlington, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, GA
This is one driving day of about 189.8 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arlington, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.9 mi from Arlington, GA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Arlington, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
The final approach into Atlanta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Atlanta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.38 one way
$60.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.70 | $71.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.17 | $84.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.93 | $9.11 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.61 | $7.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.57 | $12.15 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Atlanta, GA
Evening in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
Abbeville, AL
95 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 189.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.9 miles from Arlington, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 189.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (US 27; GA 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Arlington, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 300 ft to 758 ft elevation with about 617 ft of total climbing.
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