Trip from Atlanta, GA to Comer, GA

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

88.6 mi

143 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great 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 56m

12 PM

1h 54m

3 PM

1h 57m

5 PM

2h 6m

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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Atlanta, GA

Kelly

Comer, GA

Connor Forsyth

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward trip across the Southeast, the 88.6-mile trek from Atlanta to Comer is an efficient choice. Lasting approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget about $14 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Georgia landscape, you will primarily utilize the Northeast Expressway, University Parkway, and Outer Loop 10 to reach your destination. Because this is a relatively short drive, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return without the fatigue of a multi-day haul.

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

44.3 miles from Atlanta, GA

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

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 70% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on University Parkway, which spans 39.1 miles and dictates the pace of your travel. The drive transitions from the busy corridors of Atlanta into the more open stretches leading toward Comer. While the road personality is defined by these fast highway segments, the transition to local roads keeps the drive feeling productive rather than monotonous. You can anticipate a steady, consistent flow behind the wheel as you navigate these primary roads.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and Northeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 88.6 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North, I 85 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 North, I 85 North

3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville

6.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

24.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

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

Exit 106 Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

64.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 29; US 78; GA 8

Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8 toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

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

Use the right lane. Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Oute...

Towns Along This Route

Between Atlanta, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Athens, Lexington and Hartwell.

Athens

24.8 mi in | ~30m

Lexington

64.4 mi in | ~1h 18m | via US 29; US 78; GA 8

Hartwell

64.4 mi in | ~1h 18m | via US 29; US 78; GA 8

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
University Parkway	39.1 mi	48m
Northeast Expressway	12.4 mi	15m
Outer Loop 10	9 mi	10m
Interstate Highway 85	8.8 mi	9m
Hull Colbert Road	4.6 mi	6m
Colbert-Comer Road	4.1 mi	5m
Downtown Connector	3.1 mi	4m
Hull Road	2.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: University Parkway — 39.1 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

69 ft · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Turn slight right

156 ft · 6 sec

Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

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

Use the right lane.

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 75 North, I 85 North

Merge onto I 75; I 85

3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

9.7 mi · 11 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 85

8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Exit 106 Toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

Continue on GA 316

39 mi · 48 min · University Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 29; US 78; GA 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 29; US 78; GA 8

Toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 29; US 78; GA 8; GA 10 Loop

9.0 mi · 10 min · Outer Loop 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 29; GA 8

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 29; GA 8

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 72

2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 72

4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road

Continue on GA 72

1.2 mi · 1 min · Third Avenue

Continue on GA 72

4.1 mi · 5 min · Colbert-Comer Road

Turn right onto West Sunset Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Sunset Avenue

Turn right onto GA 22

165 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Continue on GA 22

149 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

GA 22

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids the heaviest congestion around Atlanta. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 1-hour and 50-minute drive, you have the freedom to decide where to pause based on your personal comfort. Keep in mind that with 70% of the route on highways, maintaining a steady speed is key to keeping your fuel costs near that $14 estimate. A smart tip for this specific route is to monitor your timing as you transition from the University Parkway stretch onto Outer Loop 10, as traffic patterns can shift noticeably there. Stay flexible and enjoy the simplicity of this direct drive.

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 44.3 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.3 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Comer, 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 88.6 miles and 1h 50m.

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.

The longest stretch is on University Parkway for about 39.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.3 mi from Atlanta, GA · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, SC

44 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

Greenville, SC

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 44.3 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Comer, GA

The final approach into Comer, 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 Comer, 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

$14.18 one way

$28.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$15.45	$30.90
premium	$4.78	$16.67	$33.33
diesel	$5.64	$19.68	$39.37

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

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.6	$9.30	$4.25
Efficient EV	22.2	$7.75	$3.54
EV Truck/SUV	35.4	$12.40	$5.67

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Atlanta, GA

Evening in Atlanta on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Comer, GA

Evening in Comer on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Greenville, SC

44 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

28 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 50m 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 Comer, GA covers 88.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are University Parkway, Northeast Expressway, Outer Loop 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.3 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 $14.18 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.

Between Atlanta, GA and Comer, GA, road signs point toward Athens, Lexington and Hartwell.

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Trip from Atlanta, GA to Comer, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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 Comer, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Atlanta, GA

Comer, GA

Same local time

28 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 50m on the road

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