The drive from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 210.5 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 US 27, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.3 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.92 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
105.3 miles from Colquitt, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 210.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.3 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 210.5 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 0.2 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 100.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
100.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
8
209.2 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...
8
209.4 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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
6
209.8 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
86.3 mi
1h 42m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi
1h 5m
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi
53m
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi
14m
Crawford Street
2.3 mi
3m
Downtown Connector
0.5 mi
<1m
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
<1m
Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colquitt, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on College Street
55 ft·3 sec·College Street
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
335 ft·7 sec·North 1st Street
3
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
328 ft·7 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
333 ft·7 sec·South Cuthbert Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91
74 ft·2 sec·South Cuthbert Street
6
Turn right onto GA 45; GA 91
0.1 mi·14 sec·West College Street
7
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
2.3 mi·3 min·Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 27; GA 1
10 mi·11 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 27; GA 1
19 mi·22 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi·14 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
14
Continue on I 185
49 mi·53 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 85
59 mi·1 hr 5 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 75; I 85
0.5 mi·40 sec·Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 246Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State UniversityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo AtlantaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi·27 sec·Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi·56 sec·Capitol Avenue Southeast
21
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 105.3 miles from Colquitt, GA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 2h 7m 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 21m
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 Colquitt, 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 Colquitt, GA
This is one driving day of about 210.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Colquitt, 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 US 27 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.3 mi from Colquitt, GA
· 2h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 210.5
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 210.5
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 72.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.92 one way
$65.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$35.99
$71.98
premium
$4.70
$38.96
$77.92
diesel
$5.61
$46.48
$92.95
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: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Newnan, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
JuiceBox Charging Station
Blakely, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Columbus, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Columbus, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Newnan, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
LaGrange, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Other: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.10
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Colquitt, GA
Morning
in Colquitt on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Atlanta, GA
Morning
in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Columbus, GA
105 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
2 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 Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 210.5 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 US 27, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.3 miles from Colquitt, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.92 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 210.5 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 0.2 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 100.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
