Origin
Atlanta, GA
Night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Ohio, GA
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
99 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Trip Overview
Spanning 99 miles across the Southeast, this journey from Atlanta to Ohio, Georgia, is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer to avoid overnight stays. Expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the round trip, providing a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Because the route remains entirely within Georgia, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a highly practical trek that prioritizes efficiency over complexity, perfect for a quick getaway or a necessary commute.
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
49.5 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with 81 percent of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of I-75, the Larry Justice Highway, and the Fall Line Freeway to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 64.8-mile stretch on I-75, which serves as the backbone of the trip. While the route transitions from the heavy traffic patterns of Atlanta into the more varied flow of the Fall Line Freeway, the drive maintains a steady, utilitarian pace throughout.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 99 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 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
6
4.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
69.1 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
91.6 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 149
Toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
9
91.8 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lan...
Towns Along This Route
Between Atlanta, GA and Ohio, GA, road signs point toward Fort Valley, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University and Byron.
Fort Valley
91.6 mi in
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~1h 42m
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via GA 540
Massee Lane Gardens
91.8 mi in
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~1h 42m
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via GA 540
Fort Valley State University
91.8 mi in
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~1h 42m
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via GA 540
Byron
91.8 mi in
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~1h 42m
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via GA 540
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| GA 49 | 6 mi | 8m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lilly Creek Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pulliam Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Ohio, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
195 ft
·
9 sec
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Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
434 ft
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16 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Washington Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Pulliam Street Southwest
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South
6
Merge onto I 75; I 85
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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Downtown Connector
7
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 540
Exit 149
Toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 540
Toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lilly Creek Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Lilly Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip requires no scheduled stops, you can easily power through the 99-mile distance without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep in mind that with $16 allocated for fuel, filling up before you leave Atlanta is a smart way to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride. Because I-75 accounts for the longest stretch of your journey, try to avoid peak rush hour traffic in the Atlanta area to keep your travel time closer to the estimated 1h 55m mark. This route is all about getting from point A to point B efficiently, so enjoy the convenience of a simple, 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 49.5 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 56m 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 Ohio, 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 99 miles and 1h 55m.
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 I 75 for about 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.5 mi from Atlanta, GA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
Arriving in Ohio, GA
The final approach into Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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
$15.84 one way
$31.69 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $18.62 | $37.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.99 | $43.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Ohio, GA
Night in Ohio on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
29 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 55m 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 Ohio, GA covers 99 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Larry Justice Highway, Fall Line Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.5 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 $15.84 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 99 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Atlanta, GA and Ohio, GA, road signs point toward Fort Valley, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University and Byron.
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