Origin
Colquitt, GA
Morning in Colquitt on Saturday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
211 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colquitt, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 211 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 1st Street, Main Street, South Cuthbert Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
105.5 miles from Colquitt, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 211 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 211 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Cuthbert Street | — | — |
| West College Street | — | — |
| Crawford Street | — | — |
| Martha Berry Highway | — | — |
| I 185 North | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colquitt, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on College Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
335 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
328 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
5
Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
6
Turn right onto West College Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West College Street
7
Turn right onto Crawford Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Crawford Street
8
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
9
Continue straight
19 mi
·
22 min
10
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
11
Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
14
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
15
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Downtown Connector
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Downtown Connector
17
Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
18
Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
19
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
20
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
21
Arrive at your destination
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 105.5 miles from Colquitt, GA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
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 211 miles and 3h 17m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.5 mi from Colquitt, GA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Colquitt, 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
$33.00 one way
$65.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.08 | $72.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.05 | $78.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.59 | $93.17 |
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: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.13 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.46 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.54 | $13.50 |
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.
Destination
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Columbus, GA
106 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
3h 17m 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 Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 211 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1st Street, Main Street, South Cuthbert Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.5 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 $33.00 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 straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colquitt, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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