Trip from Comer, GA to Atlanta, GA

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

86.5 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 42m ★

6 AM

1h 50m

8 AM

2h 6m

10 AM

1h 56m

12 PM

1h 54m

3 PM

1h 56m

5 PM

2h 5m

8 PM

1h 45m

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

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Comer, GA

Connor Forsyth

Atlanta, GA

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Trip Overview

Driving from Comer to Atlanta covers 86.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. This straightforward journey is well-suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the rural charm of the Southeast to the bustling hub of Atlanta. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trek. Since the route is efficient and relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays along the way. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a practical transit between two distinct Georgia landscapes.

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

43.3 miles from Comer, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 84% of your time will be spent on major roads. Your journey relies heavily on GA 72, University Parkway, and I-85 to make steady progress toward the capital. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along University Parkway, which spans 35.2 miles of the trip. The transition from local roads to the high-speed interstate environment happens quickly, shifting the character of the drive from quiet regional transit to a faster, more concentrated traffic flow as you approach Atlanta.

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.

University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 86.5 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

14.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson

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 10B Toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop O...

21.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe

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 18 Toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway,...

22 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 10, US 78 Bus

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

Use the none lane. Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 85 South: Atlanta

86 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Comer, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Jefferson and Monroe.

Jefferson

14.6 mi in | ~19m

Monroe

21.7 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
University Parkway	35.2 mi	43m
I 85	23.8 mi	28m
GA 72	12.6 mi	16m
Outer Loop 10	6.8 mi	7m
Atlanta Highway	2.3 mi	4m
Monroe Highway	1.2 mi	1m
US 29	1.1 mi	1m
East Sunset Avenue	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: University Parkway — 35.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 22

58 ft · 6 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Sunset Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto GA 72

13 mi · 16 min · GA 72

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 29; GA 8

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 29; GA 8

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 10B Toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 18 Toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

268 ft · 6 sec

Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10

2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn slight left onto US 78 Business; GA 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Monroe Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316

35 mi · 43 min · University Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 85 South: Atlanta Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 85

24 mi · 28 min · I 85

Use the straight lane.

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.

Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

288 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

318 ft · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Capitol Avenue Southeast

Trip Plan

Because this is a efficient 1 hour and 49 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Since there are no designated stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the 86.5 miles in one go. Keep in mind that as you merge onto I-85, traffic patterns can shift significantly, so checking local road reports before you leave Comer is a smart move. Budgeting $14 for gas should cover your needs, but filling up before you hit the heavier city congestion is a practical way to avoid premium fuel prices near your destination.

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 43.3 miles from Comer, GA, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

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 Comer, 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 Comer, GA

This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Comer, 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 University Parkway for about 35.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.3 mi from Comer, GA · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, SC

43 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Comer, 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

$13.84 one way

$27.69 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$15.08	$30.17
premium	$4.78	$16.27	$32.54
diesel	$5.64	$19.22	$38.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26	$9.08	$4.15
Efficient EV	21.6	$7.57	$3.46
EV Truck/SUV	34.6	$12.11	$5.54

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Comer, GA

Evening in Comer on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

63°F

Greenville, SC

43 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

28 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

1h 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 Comer, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 86.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are University Parkway, I 85, GA 72. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Comer, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.84 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.

Between Comer, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Jefferson and Monroe.

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Trip from Comer, GA to Atlanta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Atlanta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Comer, GA

Atlanta, GA

Same local time

28 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 49m on the road

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