Origin
Canton, GA
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
49m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Canton to Atlanta, you are looking at a straightforward 40.3-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate using the Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, and the Horace E. Tate Freeway. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a very cost-effective commute or visit. Since the entire trip takes place within Georgia, you will not need to worry about regional transitions or overnight lodging. It is a practical, quick drive that fits easily into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.2 miles from Canton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between major thoroughfares. Only about 18% of this 40.3-mile route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 17.9 miles while traveling along the Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local infrastructure, the experience is far from a monotonous interstate cruise. You should prepare for a dynamic driving environment that shifts from highway speeds to more technical, localized maneuvering as you approach your destination.
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 17.9 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 0.1 miles in near East Marietta Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 40.3 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: at 0.1 miles (East Marietta Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Marietta Street
Turn right onto East Marietta Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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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
39.8 mi into trip
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~47m 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
40.2 mi into trip
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~48m in
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Capitol Square Southwest
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
40.3 mi into trip
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~49m in
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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 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Marietta Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Marietta Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| GA 140 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street
275 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Marietta Street
316 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Marietta Street
3
Turn right onto Archer Street
307 ft
·
15 sec
·
Archer Street
4
Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Marietta Street
5
Continue on Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Marietta Road
6
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
7
Take the ramp onto GA 140
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 140
Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South, GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 575; GA 5; GA 20; GA 140
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the none / 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 none lane.
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
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 49-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, it is wise to avoid peak congestion hours to ensure a smoother experience. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the entire distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep your fuel efficiency in mind, though the $6 estimated cost makes this a budget-friendly outing. My best advice for this specific route is to stay alert on the non-highway sections, as the transition between the Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway and the Horace E. Tate Freeway involves frequent turns that require you to stay focused on signage.
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 20.2 miles from Canton, GA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 40.3 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
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 Canton, 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 Canton, GA
This is one driving day of about 40.3 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Canton, GA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Canton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
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
1 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
49m 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 Canton, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 49m 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 20.2 miles from Canton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 40.3 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: at 0.1 miles (East Marietta Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Canton, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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