Origin
Atlanta, GA
Afternoon in Atlanta on Friday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Union Point, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
83.5 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
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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Union Point, GA
Sebastián Casimiro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Atlanta to Union Point, expect a straightforward journey covering 83.5 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that requires no overnight stay. You should budget roughly $13 for fuel to complete the one-way transit. Navigating through the Southeast, you will find this route keeps you within Georgia for the duration of your travel. It serves as an efficient way to transition from the city atmosphere of Atlanta to the smaller community of Union Point without the need for multiple stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route relies entirely on surface streets rather than interstate highways. You will navigate through city sections using Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, and Hill Street Southeast to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local roads rather than high-speed cruising. This personality of the route demands more attention to turns and neighborhood traffic patterns compared to a standard highway haul. Expect a consistent, low-speed pace that reflects the local nature of these specific roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast 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. 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 Union Point, GA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Union Point, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr | — | — |
| Hill Street Southeast | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| Carl Sanders Highway | — | — |
| GA 44 | — | — |
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 Union Point, 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
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
5
Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hill Street Southeast
6
Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20 East: Augusta
7
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
8
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
9
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
11
Turn left onto Lake Oconee Parkway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lake Oconee Parkway
12
Continue on South Main Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
14
Continue on Union Point Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Union Point Highway
15
Turn left onto Scott Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scott Street
16
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
318 ft
·
14 sec
·
Carlton Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no designated stops on this 83.5-mile path, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Atlanta to avoid searching for stations along the local roads. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for frequent directional changes. Given the 1 hour and 38 minute duration, you can easily handle the drive in one go without needing a break. Focus on navigating the specific sequence of MLK Drive and Hill Street to keep your travel time efficient.
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 41.7 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 49m 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union Point, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 83.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Atlanta, GA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union Point, GA
The final approach into Union Point, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.44 | $36.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Union Point, GA
Afternoon in Union Point on Friday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Covington, GA
42 mi in
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 38m 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 Union Point, GA covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, Hill Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 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 $13.06 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.
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Union Point, GA is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Union Point, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Union Point, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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