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Trip from Camilla, GA to Atlanta, GA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

204.3 mi

329 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 43m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

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

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Camilla, GA

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Atlanta, GA

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Trip Overview

This 204.3-mile drive from Camilla, GA to Atlanta, GA is a manageable 3-hour and 55-minute trip, making it an ideal one-day adventure. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast. The route primarily utilizes I 75, US 19, and GA 300, offering a straightforward journey. You'll spend 84% of your time on highways, so expect a focused driving experience. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

102.2 miles from Camilla, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 124.8 miles on I 75, which forms the backbone of this route. While the majority is highway driving, the inclusion of US 19 and GA 300 might offer slight variations in scenery and speed as you get closer to Atlanta. The overall character is efficient and direct, designed for covering ground.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 124.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 37 / West Broad Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 204.3 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 (GA 37 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.4 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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 | GA 37 / West Broad Street

Turn left onto GA 37 / West Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
119.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
184.8 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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
8
203 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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...
8
203.2 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Camilla, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Tifton and Birmingham.

Tifton

24.9 mi in | ~31m

Birmingham

184.8 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 124.8 mi 2h 16m
US 19 24.3 mi 30m
GA 300 21.9 mi 27m
Larry Justice Highway 15.9 mi 17m
Cordele Road 13.8 mi 17m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
West Broad Street 0.6 mi <1m
Capitol Avenue Southeast 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 124.8 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 112

67 ft · 9 sec · North Scott Street
2

Turn left onto GA 37

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Broad Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 19; GA 3; GA 300

24 mi · 29 min · US 19; GA 3; GA 300
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
6

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto Cordele Road

14 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on GA 300

22 mi · 27 min · GA 300
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 246 Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
19

Arrive at destination

Capitol Avenue Southeast

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour and 55-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic as you approach Atlanta. With only one recommended stop and a long stretch on I 75, plan your breaks accordingly to stay refreshed. The fuel cost is estimated at $32, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Camilla. Given the relatively short duration, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you best, but keeping an eye on traffic patterns near your destination is always wise.

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 102.2 miles from Camilla, GA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.8 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.2 miles or 2h 1m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Camilla, 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 Camilla, GA

This is one driving day of about 204.3 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camilla, 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 124.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.2 mi from Camilla, GA · 2h 1m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

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

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.2 miles from Camilla, 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 124.8 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.95 one way

$63.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $34.93 $69.86
premium $4.70 $37.81 $75.62
diesel $5.61 $45.11 $90.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.3 0 $21.45 $9.81
Efficient EV 51.1 0 $17.88 $8.17
EV Truck/SUV 81.7 1 $28.60 $13.08

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 4 days ago

Origin

Camilla, GA

Late night in Camilla on Wednesday

Local time

12:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlanta, GA

Late night in Atlanta on Wednesday

Local time

12:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 55m 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 Camilla, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 204.3 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 19, GA 300. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.2 miles from Camilla, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.95 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 204.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 37 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.4 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camilla, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Tifton and Birmingham.

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