Origin
Hamilton, GA
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
85.7 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hamilton to Atlanta, you are looking at a straightforward 85.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $14 for fuel will cover your transit through the Southeast region. You will traverse a mix of local roads and highways, including the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Martha Berry Highway, and Chet Atkins Parkway. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers a great balance of accessibility and efficiency for travelers moving between these 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
42.9 miles from Hamilton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only about 8% of this 85.7-mile trek consists of highway driving, so you should prepare for a more localized experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 58.8-mile stretch on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from quieter local paths to more established thoroughfares. This is not a high-speed sprint, but rather a winding path that demands a bit more attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 85.7 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 7.1 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
84.4 mi into trip
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~1h 41m 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
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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
6
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
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Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
85.2 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 58.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 15 mi | 22m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old College Street | 0.4 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 Hamilton, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on Club Lane
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
Club Lane
2
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 116
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 27; GA 1
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the none lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 18
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
6
Continue on US 27; GA 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 185 North: Atlanta
8
Merge onto I 185
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 85
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 75; I 85
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Downtown Connector
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the none lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 1 hour and 44-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the trip without any scheduled stops, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer a more leisurely pace. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes as you move between the Martha Berry Highway and the Chet Atkins Parkway. Keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Hamilton ensures you won't have to worry about finding stations during the 85.7-mile stretch. Keep in mind that the majority of your time will be spent off the highway, so stay observant of local traffic patterns as you approach Atlanta.
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 42.9 miles from Hamilton, GA, or about 55m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 55m 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 28m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA
This is one driving day of about 85.7 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton, 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 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 42.9 mi from Hamilton, GA · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Hamilton, 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
$13.72 one way
$27.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.94 | $29.89 |
| premium | $4.78 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.48 |
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.
Destination
Atlanta, GA
Night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
29 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 44m 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 Hamilton, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Martha Berry Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 miles from Hamilton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.72 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 9 significant decision points across 85.7 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 7.1 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hamilton, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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