Trip from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

85.3 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 42m ★

6 AM

1h 50m

8 AM

2h 6m

10 AM

1h 55m

12 PM

1h 54m

3 PM

1h 56m

5 PM

2h 5m

8 PM

1h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Atlanta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 85.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 75 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Downtown Connector	Unavailable	Refreshing
Horace E Tate Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 411	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 411 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

69 ft · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Turn slight right

154 ft · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

256 ft · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 75 North, I 85 North

Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

11 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

25 mi · 27 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 411: Chatsworth, White

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 411: Chatsworth, White

Keep slight right to continue on US 411 North: Chatsworth

289 ft · 6 sec · US 411 North: Chatsworth

Merge slight left

1.6 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 3 min

Keep slight left

35 mi · 49 min

Turn left

102 ft · 9 sec

Turn right

115 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 54m into the drive.

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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatsworth, 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 85.3 miles and 1h 49m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.7 mi from Atlanta, GA · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

43 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

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chatsworth, GA

The final approach into Chatsworth, 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 Chatsworth, 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

$13.65 one way

$27.30 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$14.87	$29.75
premium	$4.78	$16.05	$32.09
diesel	$5.64	$18.95	$37.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.6	$8.96	$4.09
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41
EV Truck/SUV	34.1	$11.94	$5.46

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 1 day ago

Origin

Atlanta, GA

Night in Atlanta on Sunday

Local time

10:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chatsworth, GA

Night in Chatsworth on Sunday

Local time

10:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

77°F

Cleveland, TN

43 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

26 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 49m 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 Chatsworth, GA covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, I 75 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.7 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 $13.65 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.

The drive from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA is easy. At 1h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Atlanta, GA to Chatsworth, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.