Trip from Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 80.4 miles from Cuthbert, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA?

The route from Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

160.7 mi

259 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 54m ★

6 AM

3h 6m

8 AM

3h 29m

10 AM

3h 14m

12 PM

3h 11m

3 PM

3h 15m

5 PM

3h 28m

8 PM

2h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 160.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.13 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

80.4 miles from Cuthbert, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 160.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 27; GA 1.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 27; GA 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 27; GA 1

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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

159.4 mi into trip | ~3h 2m 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...

159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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

160.1 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | Fulton Street Southwest

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	58.8 mi	1h 5m
Chet Atkins Parkway	49.2 mi	53m
US 27	37.5 mi	43m
Martha Berry Highway	11.4 mi	15m
Court Street	1 mi	2m
Downtown Connector	0.5 mi	<1m
Capitol Avenue Southeast	0.5 mi	<1m
Fulton Street Southwest	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 58.8 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business

146 ft · 3 sec · West Dawson Street

Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business

253 ft · 6 sec · Peachtree Street

Turn slight left onto US 82; GA 50; US 27 Business

116 ft · 5 sec · Pearl Street

Turn right onto US 27 Business

1.0 mi · 2 min · Court Street

Continue on US 27 Business

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Martha Berry Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1

38 mi · 43 min · US 27; GA 1

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

11 mi · 14 min · Martha Berry Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

Continue on I 185

49 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 246 Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

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 80.4 miles from Cuthbert, GA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 35 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 32m

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 Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert, GA

This is one driving day of about 160.7 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Cuthbert, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 58.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.4 mi from Cuthbert, GA · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smiths Station, AL

80 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

Richland, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lanett, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Cuthbert, 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

$25.13 one way

$50.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$27.48	$54.95
premium	$4.70	$29.74	$59.48
diesel	$5.61	$35.48	$70.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.2	$16.87	$7.71
Efficient EV	40.2	$14.06	$6.43
EV Truck/SUV	64.3	$22.50	$10.28

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Cuthbert, GA

Afternoon in Cuthbert on Wednesday

Local time

4:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlanta, GA

Afternoon in Atlanta on Wednesday

Local time

4:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

3h 5m 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 Cuthbert, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 160.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.4 miles from Cuthbert, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.13 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.