Origin
Atlanta, GA
Afternoon in Atlanta on Friday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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Aragon, GA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway, Nathan Dean Parkway, C H James Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 49.3 miles, with most of the trip on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway and Nathan Dean Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.3 miles on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway and Nathan Dean Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Pryor Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Pryor Street Southwest
Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 West
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
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 44
Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Austell along the way.
Austell
13.2 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Nathan Dean Parkway | 8 mi | 9m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Rockmart Highway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Thornton Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| GA 101 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
— 12.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Aragon, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
195 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
434 ft
·
16 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memorial Drive Southwest
5
Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pryor Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 44
Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 6
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 278; GA 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 278; GA 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 278; GA 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on US 278; GA 6
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockmart Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 278; GA 6
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn right onto GA 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 101
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
19
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Atlanta, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aragon, GA
The final approach into Aragon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Aragon, GA
Afternoon in Aragon on Friday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
California, GA
25 mi in
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ralph David Abernathy Freeway, Nathan Dean Parkway, C H James Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Atlanta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Pryor Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Austell along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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