Trip from Baxley, GA to Atlanta, GA

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

203.1 mi

327 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

45 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 11m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 29m

8 PM

3h 56m

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

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Baxley, GA

Yaroslav Shuraev

Atlanta, GA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Baxley, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 203.1 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.50 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

101.5 miles from Baxley, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 203.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,040 ft 177 ft

Total Climb

863 ft

Total Descent

28 ft

Highest Point

1,040 ft

~203.1 mi in

Elevation Range

863 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 203.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 121 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

121 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta

183.5 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

201.8 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Take the exit toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 246 Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia S...

202 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Baxley, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

Birmingham

183.5 mi in | ~3h 39m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	80.3 mi	1h 29m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	65.2 mi	1h 9m
Main Street	11.9 mi	16m
Cedar Crossing Road	10.4 mi	21m
135	9.2 mi	13m
James Street	8.9 mi	10m
Hatch Parkway North	7.7 mi	8m
US 1	3.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 80.3 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 341; GA 27

62 ft · 5 sec · East Parker Street

Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Boulevard

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

7.7 mi · 8 min · Hatch Parkway North

Continue on US 1; 4; 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hatch Parkway

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 1/GA 4

0.6 mi · 44 sec · US 1/GA 4

Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road

Continue on East Broad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Turn left onto 135

0.3 mi · 27 sec · West Broad Street

Continue on 135

4.7 mi · 7 min · 135

Keep slight left at fork onto 135

4.5 mi · 6 min · 135

Continue on GA 15; GA 29

8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

Continue on GA 15; GA 29

12 mi · 16 min · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I-16 West: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 16

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

18 mi · 21 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 246 Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Arrive at destination

Capitol Avenue Southeast

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 101.5 miles from Baxley, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 2h 10m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Baxley, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Baxley, GA

This is one driving day of about 203.1 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baxley, 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 75 for about 80.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.5 mi from Baxley, GA · 2h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abbeville, GA

102 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

Alamo, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abbeville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Baxley, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.

Arriving in Atlanta, GA

The final approach into Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 203.1

View on nps.gov

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 119.1

View on nps.gov

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $5 near mile 203.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.50 one way

$65.01 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$35.41	$70.83
premium	$4.78	$38.21	$76.41
diesel	$5.64	$45.12	$90.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Southlake Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Morrow, GA

Tesla

24 DCFC

Henry Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

McDonough, GA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wendy's - Tesla Supercharger

Dublin, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

South Point Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

McDonough, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Rivergate Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Macon, GA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Dublin

Dublin, GA

RACETRAC

8 DCFC

Riverside Ford Lincoln

Macon, GA

RED_E

8 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Locust Grove, GA

WALMART

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 19 Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 4 EV Connect: 3 RED_E: 2 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 RACETRAC: 1 SWTCH: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 WALMART: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 FLO: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.9	0	$21.33	$9.75
Efficient EV	50.8	0	$17.77	$8.12
EV Truck/SUV	81.2	1	$28.43	$13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Baxley, GA

Evening in Baxley on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlanta, GA

Evening in Atlanta on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Abbeville, GA

102 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

29 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 4m 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 Baxley, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 203.1 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Baxley, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.50 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.