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Trip from Kingsland, GA to Atlanta, GA

Drive Time

6h 3m

Distance

305.7 mi

492 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 50m ★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 55m

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

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Downtown Kingsland, GA, GA

Kingsland, GA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Downtown Atlanta, GA, GA

Atlanta, GA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Kingsland, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 305.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75 Business, I 75, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.3 miles on I 75 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.92 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

152.8 miles from Kingsland, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 3m highway drive covering 305.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 Business and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.3 miles on I 75 Business.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 92.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,040 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

1,036 ft

Total Descent

30 ft

Highest Point

1,040 ft

~305.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,006 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 Business and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 220.8 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 305.7 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 220.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 304.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

8
220.8 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
286.1 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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
304.3 mi into trip | ~6h 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
304.6 mi into trip | ~6h 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
305 mi into trip | ~6h 1m in | Fulton Street Southwest

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

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

Birmingham

286.1 mi in | ~5h 38m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 Business 92.3 mi 1h 38m
I 75 67.7 mi 1h 15m
US 82 55.8 mi 1h 9m
US 1 33.9 mi 41m
West King Street 18.8 mi 28m
Larry Justice Highway 15.9 mi 17m
Albany Highway 6.6 mi 7m
South Georgia Parkway 5.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 75 Business — 92.3 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 40

123 ft · 4 sec · East King Avenue
2

Continue on GA 40

19 mi · 28 min · West King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto GA 40 Connector

1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Trail
4

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
5

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121

32 mi · 39 min · US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on Carswell Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Carswell Avenue
7

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520

5.6 mi · 6 min · South Georgia Parkway
8

Continue on US 82; GA 520

6.6 mi · 7 min · Albany Highway
9

Continue on US 82; GA 520

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 82; GA 520
10

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520
11

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520
12

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 82; GA 520

21 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520
14

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; GA 520
15

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
16

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit onto East 2nd Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
19

Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Forrest Avenue
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7

459 ft · 11 sec · West 12th Street
21

Continue on US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · US Highway 41 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Take the ramp onto I 75 Business

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 75 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.
24

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

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.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 246 Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
29

Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
30

Arrive at destination

Capitol Avenue Southeast

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.8 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.8 miles or 3h 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 59m

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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA

This is one driving day of about 305.7 miles and 6h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingsland, 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 Business for about 92.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.8 mi from Kingsland, GA · 3h 14m into the drive

Downtown Albany, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

153 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Kingsland, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.3 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.

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 305.7
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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 221.3
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $15
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 305.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.92 one way

$97.85 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $53.30 $106.61
premium $4.78 $57.51 $115.01
diesel $5.64 $67.92 $135.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.7 1 $32.10 $14.67
Efficient EV 76.4 0 $26.75 $12.23
EV Truck/SUV 122.3 1 $42.80 $19.56

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 5 hours ago

Origin

Kingsland, GA

Evening in Kingsland on Sunday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Atlanta, GA

Evening in Atlanta on Sunday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:04PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 4:03AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Along the Route

62°F

Albany, GA

153 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

3 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

6h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kingsland, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 305.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75 Business, I 75, US 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.8 miles from Kingsland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 14 significant decision points across 305.7 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 220.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 304.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kingsland, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

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