Origin
Elberton, GA
Evening in Elberton on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elberton, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
103.6 mi
167 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elberton, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Elberton to Atlanta covers 103.6 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. This straightforward route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making it perfect for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. You can expect to spend roughly $17 on fuel for the journey across this southeastern corridor. Since the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this path offers a reliable connection between the two Georgia locations.
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
51.8 miles from Elberton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster interstate travel. You will spend about 58% of your journey on highways, which helps maintain a steady pace toward your destination. A significant portion of the drive includes a 35.2-mile stretch on University Parkway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. As you transition from the Colbert-Comer Road area onto I-85, the character of the drive shifts from quieter rural passages to the higher-traffic environment typical of an interstate approach to Atlanta.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 103.6 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 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~41m 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...
8
38.8 mi into trip
|
~49m 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,...
9
39 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
7
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
8
103.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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 Elberton, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Jefferson and Monroe.
Jefferson
31.7 mi in
|
~41m
Monroe
38.8 mi in
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~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 35.2 mi | 43m |
| I 85 | 23.8 mi | 28m |
| Colbert-Comer Road | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Athens Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Outer Loop 10 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Hull Colbert Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Hull Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 35.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elberton, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
43 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right
92 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto SR 17; SR 72
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
5
Continue on GA 72
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Highway
6
Continue on GA 72
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Colbert-Comer Road
7
Continue on GA 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Third Avenue
8
Continue on GA 72
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hull Colbert Road
9
Continue on GA 72
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hull Road
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29; GA 8
Use the left lane.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork
268 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 10, US 78 Bus
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlanta Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto US 78 Business; GA 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 29 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316
35 mi
·
43 min
·
University Parkway
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
Use the none lane.
20
Merge onto I 85
24 mi
·
28 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
21
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.
22
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
288 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Capitol Square Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth arrival in Atlanta, plan your departure to avoid peak congestion times on I-85. Because the entire trip is just over two hours, you likely won't need to schedule formal stops, giving you the flexibility to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before leaving Elberton, as your estimated $17 expenditure assumes a consistent pace. Since this route lacks major planned stops, pack any snacks or beverages you might need for the 103.6-mile trek beforehand. Staying alert during the transition from local roads to the highway will help you navigate the changing traffic density with ease.
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 51.8 miles from Elberton, GA, or about 1h 7m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 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 1h 48m
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 Elberton, 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 Elberton, GA
This is one driving day of about 103.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elberton, 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 51.8 mi from Elberton, GA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Elberton, 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
$16.58 one way
$33.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.02 | $46.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Evening in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
8:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
52 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
2h 11m 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 Elberton, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, I 85, Colbert-Comer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Elberton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 103.6 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 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elberton, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Jefferson and Monroe.
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