Trip from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, GA

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 35m ★

6 AM

3h 47m

8 AM

4h 13m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 54m

3 PM

3h 57m

5 PM

4h 11m

8 PM

3h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Arlington, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, GA covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.47 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

95.2 miles from Atlanta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 190.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Chet Atkins Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.5 miles on I 85.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

957 ft 282 ft

Total Climb

276 ft

Total Descent

863 ft

Highest Point

957 ft

~39.7 mi in

Elevation Range

675 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Chet Atkins 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 190.4 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street Southwest

Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 85

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 242 Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus

110.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

Albany

110.3 mi in | ~2h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 85	55.5 mi	1h
Chet Atkins Parkway	50.5 mi	55m
Martha Berry Highway	36.3 mi	42m
US 27	16.3 mi	20m
Victory Drive	11.6 mi	15m
Depot Avenue South	7.8 mi	13m
East Hartford Road	7.2 mi	10m
James Wendell George Parkway	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 85 — 55.5 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Arlington, GA.

Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

195 ft · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

434 ft · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 75 South, I 85 South

Merge onto I 75; I 85

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85

56 mi · 1 hr · I 85

Exit 242 Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185

51 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

12 mi · 15 min · Victory Drive

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

Continue on US 27; GA 1

16 mi · 20 min · US 27; GA 1

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 37

7.2 mi · 10 min · East Hartford Road

Turn right onto GA 216

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Turner Street

Continue on GA 216

7.8 mi · 13 min · Depot Avenue South

Turn left onto Pioneer Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Pioneer Road

Arrive at destination

GA 62

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 95.2 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, GA

This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlanta, 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 I 85 for about 55.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from Atlanta, GA · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arlington, GA

The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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

$30.47 one way

$60.94 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$33.20	$66.40
premium	$4.78	$35.82	$71.63
diesel	$5.64	$42.30	$84.60

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: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.1	$19.99	$9.14
Efficient EV	47.6	$16.66	$7.62
EV Truck/SUV	76.2	$26.66	$12.19

Gas CO2

67 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.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Atlanta, GA

Evening in Atlanta on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

S 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Arlington, GA

Evening in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Arlington, GA covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 85, Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.2 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 $30.47 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.

On the drive from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

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Trip from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Arlington, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Atlanta, GA

Arlington, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 47m on the road

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