Origin
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Thomasville, GA
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
225.2 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
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6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Thomasville, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Thomasville, GA covers 225.2 miles and takes about 4h 34m 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 $36.04 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
112.6 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 225.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 4h 34m 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 Thomasville, 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 |
| Larry Justice Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | 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 Thomasville, 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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
10
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
12
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 41: Cordele, Tifton
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 41 South: Tifton
15
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn straight
26 mi
·
36 min
17
Keep slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Pine Street
19
Turn left onto South Isabella Street
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Isabella Street
20
Turn slight left
128 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left
328 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn straight
2.3 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn left onto Thigpen Trail
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Thigpen Trail
24
Continue straight
16 mi
·
21 min
25
Continue on County Line Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Line Road
26
Continue on Glenwood Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Drive
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
28
Turn left onto South Crawford Street
505 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Crawford Street
29
Turn right onto Remington Avenue
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
Remington Avenue
30
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 112.6 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 2h 17m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thomasville, 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 225.2 miles and 4h 34m.
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 112.6 mi from Atlanta, GA · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 112.6 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thomasville, GA
The final approach into Thomasville, 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 Thomasville, 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
$36.04 one way
$72.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.65 | $10.81 |
| Efficient EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.53 | $14.41 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Thomasville, GA
Morning in Thomasville on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 34m 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 Thomasville, GA covers 225.2 miles and takes about 4h 34m 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 112.6 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 $36.04 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 4h 34m 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 Thomasville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Thomasville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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