Origin
Ball Ground, GA
Late night in Ball Ground on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ball Ground, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ball Ground, GA
Karol D
Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 50.2-mile drive from Ball Ground, GA to Atlanta, GA is a straightforward, one-day trip. Expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. The route is primarily local, with about 15% highway driving, and carries an estimated fuel cost of $8. Since there are no recommended stops, this drive is best suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, moving from a more rural area into the major metropolitan hub of Atlanta.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This road trip is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. While only 15% of the route involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 21.1 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. You'll primarily navigate on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, and Horace E Tate Freeway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to local road conditions and traffic patterns as you approach Atlanta.
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.
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 575; GA 5 / A P D Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 50.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 575; GA 5 / A P D Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 575; GA 5 / A P D Highway
Merge onto I 575; GA 5 / A P D Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
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 248A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State C...
6
50 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Capitol Square Southwest
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
50.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| A P D Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Downtown Connector | 3 mi | 4m |
| Ball Ground Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| GA 5 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Howell Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Ground, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on GA 372
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
2
Continue on GA 372
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
A. W. Roberts Drive
3
Turn left onto GA 5 Business
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canton Highway
4
Continue on GA 5 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Ground Highway
5
Turn right onto GA 5 Business
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Howell Bridge Road
6
Take the ramp onto GA 5 Business
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
GA 5 Business
7
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 575; GA 5
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75; GA 5
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 75
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 75; I 85
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 248A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
288 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Capitol Square Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Ball Ground, GA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Ball Ground, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atlanta, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.85 one way
$15.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Atlanta, GA
Late night in Atlanta on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
59m 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 Ball Ground, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 50.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Horace E Tate Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Ball Ground, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.85 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 50.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 575; GA 5 / A P D Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ball Ground, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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