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Trip from Hinesville, GA to Atlanta, GA

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

244.3 mi

393 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

42 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m

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

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Downtown Hinesville, GA, GA

Hinesville, GA

Jamie Kimball

Downtown Atlanta, GA, GA

Atlanta, GA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Hinesville, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 244.3 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, GA 144 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

122.2 miles from Hinesville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 244.3 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 124.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 124.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,040 ft 73 ft

Total Climb

967 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

1,040 ft

~244.3 mi in

Elevation Range

967 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 244.3 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 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 162.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
37 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 16 West: Macon
7
162.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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
224.8 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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
243 mi into trip | ~4h 44m 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
243.2 mi into trip | ~4h 44m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hinesville, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

Birmingham

224.8 mi in | ~4h 22m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 124.5 mi 2h 13m
I 75 80.3 mi 1h 29m
GA 144 12.2 mi 18m
GA 119 11.1 mi 16m
GA 67 7.8 mi 11m
Old Sunbury Road 3.7 mi 9m
West Oglethorpe Highway 1.9 mi 3m
Fall Line Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 124.5 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

69 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road

3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road
5

Turn left onto GA 144

2.3 mi · 3 min · GA 144
6

Turn slight right onto GA 144

9.9 mi · 14 min · GA 144
7

Continue on GA 119

11 mi · 16 min · GA 119
8

Continue on GA 67

7.8 mi · 11 min · GA 67
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 16

124 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 246 Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
19

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 122.2 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.5 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.2 miles or 2h 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

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 Hinesville, 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 Hinesville, GA

This is one driving day of about 244.3 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinesville, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 124.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.2 mi from Hinesville, GA · 2h 30m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

122 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

West Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.2 miles from Hinesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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 244.3
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 160.1
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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 244.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.10 one way

$78.20 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $42.60 $85.20
premium $4.78 $45.96 $91.91
diesel $5.64 $54.27 $108.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

42 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Southlake Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Morrow, GA

Tesla

24 DCFC

Henry Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

McDonough, GA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wendy's - Tesla Supercharger

Dublin, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

South Point Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

McDonough, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Rivergate Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Macon, GA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Parker’s - Tesla Supercharger

Metter, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Dublin

Dublin, GA

RACETRAC

8 DCFC

Riverside Ford Lincoln

Macon, GA

RED_E

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 17 Tesla: 6 RED_E: 3 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 RACETRAC: 1 SWTCH: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 WALMART: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.3 0 $25.65 $11.73
Efficient EV 61.1 0 $21.38 $9.77
EV Truck/SUV 97.7 1 $34.20 $15.64

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 22 hours ago

Origin

Hinesville, GA

Evening in Hinesville on Sunday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlanta, GA

Evening in Atlanta on Sunday

Local time

8:15 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

4 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

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hinesville, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 244.3 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, GA 144. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.2 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.10 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 244.3 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 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 162.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hinesville, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

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