Origin
Atlanta, GA
Afternoon in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Mount Airy, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
79.1 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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Mount Airy, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Mount Airy, GA covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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 Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| Downtown Connector | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 85 | — | — |
| Lanier Parkway | — | — |
| Cornelia Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Mount Airy, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn slight right
154 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
5
Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 75 North, I 85 North
6
Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
7
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Northeast Expressway
9
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
10
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lanier Parkway
12
Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cornelia Highway
13
Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport
15
Turn right onto Level Grove Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Level Grove Road
16
Continue on Old Level Grove Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Level Grove Road
17
Continue on Level Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Level Grove Road
18
Continue on Irvin Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Irvin Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street South
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street South
20
Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyly Street
21
Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dicks Hill Parkway
22
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Street
23
Turn right onto Old Main Street
364 ft
·
19 sec
·
Old Main Street
24
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
7th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 39.5 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 46m 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 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 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Airy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlanta, GA
This is one driving day of about 79.1 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Atlanta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.37 one way
$24.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Mount Airy, GA
Afternoon in Mount Airy on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
79.1 mi in 1h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Mount Airy, GA is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Mount Airy, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 79.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Mount Airy, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Airy, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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