Trip from Atlanta, GA to Nahunta, GA

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

256.1 mi

412 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 8m ★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m

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

Downtown Atlanta, GA, GA

Atlanta, GA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Atlanta, GA to Nahunta, GA covers 256.1 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Pulliam Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

128.1 miles from Atlanta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 256.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest Unavailable Refreshing
Washington Street Southwest Unavailable Refreshing
Pulliam Street Southwest Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 South Unavailable Refreshing
Downtown Connector Unavailable Refreshing
James Wendell George Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Macon Unavailable Refreshing
I 16 East Unavailable Refreshing

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

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

194 ft · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
2

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

433 ft · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
3

Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
4

Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 75 South, I 85 South
6

Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
7

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
8

Keep slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

12 mi · 13 min · Macon, Savannah
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
11

Continue straight

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

0.3 mi · 41 sec · GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
13

Turn right

21 mi · 26 min
14

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 13 min
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Broad Street
16

Turn right

308 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn left onto East Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street
18

Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road
19

Turn right

3.7 mi · 4 min
20

Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Plant Hatch Parkway
21

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 10 min
22

Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast

25 mi · 36 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast
23

Turn left

18 mi · 26 min
24

Turn right

9.2 mi · 13 min
25

Turn left onto Cannon Street

59 ft · 3 sec · Cannon Street
26

Arrive at your destination

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 128.1 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 2h 40m 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.1 miles or 2h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 23m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Atlanta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 256.1 miles and 5h 21m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 128.1 mi from Atlanta, GA · 2h 40m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

128 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.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.1 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nahunta, GA

The final approach into Nahunta, 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 Nahunta, 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

$40.99 one way

$81.97 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $44.66 $89.31
premium $4.78 $48.18 $96.35
diesel $5.64 $56.90 $113.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.8 0 $26.89 $12.29
Efficient EV 64 0 $22.41 $10.24
EV Truck/SUV 102.4 1 $35.85 $16.39

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Morning in Atlanta on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nahunta, GA

Morning in Nahunta on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

5h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Nahunta, GA covers 256.1 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Pulliam Street Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.1 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 $40.99 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Nahunta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Nahunta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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