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Trip from Atlanta, GA to Twin City, GA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

189.6 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 24m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m

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

capital city of Georgia, United States

Atlanta, GA

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Downtown Twin City, GA, GA

Twin City, GA

Lukas Kosc

Trip Overview

This 189.6-mile drive from Atlanta, GA to Twin City, GA is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-16 and I-75, with a brief segment on Olive Collins Road, this route keeps you on well-maintained highways for 92% of the trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a segment of a larger Southeast road trip. You'll find this drive offers a consistent pace, making it ideal for those who prefer straightforward travel between these two Georgia locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

94.8 miles from Atlanta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 189.6-mile route, as 92% of the drive is on interstates. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 87.9 miles on I-16, offering a consistent cruising speed for an extended period. While the majority of the journey involves the efficiency of major highways, the inclusion of Olive Collins Road provides a slight variation. This profile suggests a drive where the focus is on covering ground efficiently, with minimal deviations from high-speed travel.

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.
I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~6m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah
8
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

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

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 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
6
170.3 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Swainsboro, Lyons

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

Exit 90 Toward US 1: Swainsboro, Lyons

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Atlanta, GA and Twin City, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Lyons.

Macon

69.1 mi in | ~1h 18m | via I 75

Savannah

69.1 mi in | ~1h 18m | via I 75

Lyons

170.3 mi in | ~3h 7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 16 87.9 mi 1h 34m
I 75 77.1 mi 1h 25m
Olive Collins Road 8.8 mi 11m
GA 192 5.3 mi 8m
US 1 2.7 mi 3m
James Wendell George Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
4th Avenue West 0.9 mi 1m
South Railroad Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 16 — 87.9 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

195 ft · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
2

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

434 ft · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · 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 · Downtown Connector
7

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75
Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 16

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 90 Toward US 1: Swainsboro, Lyons
13

Turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 46

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 46
14

Turn right onto GA 192

5.3 mi · 8 min · GA 192
15

Continue on GA 192

0.9 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue West
16

Continue on GA 192

8.8 mi · 11 min · Olive Collins Road
17

Continue on GA 192

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue
18

Turn right onto GA 23 Spur

497 ft · 15 sec · 5th Avenue
19

Turn left onto GA 23

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Elm Street
20

Continue on GA 23

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Railroad Avenue
21

Turn right onto US 80; GA 26

45 ft · 0 sec · US 80; GA 26
22

Arrive at destination

US 80; GA 26

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 36-minute duration for this 189.6-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave Atlanta at your convenience. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time upon arrival in Twin City, or opt for a midday start to avoid peak traffic. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being 87.9 miles on I-16, you can easily plan your breaks around your comfort level. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimated cost suggests several opportunities for refueling along the interstate corridors before you reach your destination.

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 94.8 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 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 94.8 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Twin City, 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 189.6 miles and 3h 36m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 16 for about 87.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.8 mi from Atlanta, GA · 1h 46m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

95 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.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.8 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.9 miles.

Arriving in Twin City, GA

The final approach into Twin City, 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 Twin City, 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

$29.65 one way

$59.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.42 $64.84
premium $4.70 $35.09 $70.18
diesel $5.61 $41.86 $83.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.9 0 $19.91 $9.10
Efficient EV 47.4 0 $16.59 $7.58
EV Truck/SUV 75.8 0 $26.54 $12.13

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 3 days ago

Origin

Atlanta, GA

Late night in Atlanta on Wednesday

Local time

12:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Twin City, GA

Late night in Twin City on Wednesday

Local time

12:52 AM

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

3h 36m 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 Twin City, GA covers 189.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 75, Olive Collins Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.8 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 $29.65 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atlanta, GA and Twin City, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Lyons.

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