Origin
Eastman, GA
Afternoon in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Eastman, 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
2h 48m
Distance
140.5 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastman, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eastman, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 140.5 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Eastman Cochran Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.97 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
70.2 miles from Eastman, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 80.3 mi | 1h 29m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| Eastman Cochran Highway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Longstreet Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Golden Isles Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Highway 87 Bypass South | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Longstreet Church Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| GA 96 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on College Street
284 ft
·
18 sec
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College Street
2
Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117
333 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 87
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on US 23; GA 87
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
7
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87
4.1 mi
·
5 min
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Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Longstreet Church Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Longstreet Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Longstreet Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto GA 358
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
GA 358
13
Turn right onto GA 96
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 96
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
GA 96
Toward Jeffersonville
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 16:west: Macon
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 16
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Macon
17
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Capitol Avenue Southeast
25
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.2 miles from Eastman, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 31 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 17m
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 Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA
This is one driving day of about 140.5 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Eastman, 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 I 75 for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Eastman, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 35.2 and 139.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn left toward I 16:west: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16:west: Macon
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
120.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
139.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
139.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.97 one way
$43.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.00 | $52.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.02 | $62.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.75 | $6.74 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.67 | $8.99 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Atlanta, GA
Afternoon in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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.
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 140.5
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 58.1
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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 140.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
140.5 mi in 2h 48m, mostly highway — 80.3 mi of that is on I 75.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 140.5 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 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eastman, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Jeffersonville, Macon and Birmingham.
Jeffersonville
34.8 mi in
|
~49m
|
via GA 96
Macon
35.4 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 16
Birmingham
120.9 mi in
|
~2h 23m
|
via I 75
About the Cities
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 140.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Atlanta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Atlanta, GA before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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