Origin
Milton, GA
Afternoon in Milton on Saturday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, GA
Michael Hall
Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Milton into Atlanta, you are looking at a 34.9-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, you will find this transition from the suburbs into the heart of the city to be straightforward and manageable. Since there are no required stops, the trip is efficient for travelers who value a direct path between these two Georgia locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Thompson Road | — | — |
| Redd Road | — | — |
| Hopewell Road | — | — |
| Canton Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Old Milton Parkway | — | — |
| Haynes Bridge Road | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Thompson Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on Scotlandwell Place
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotlandwell Place
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Thompson Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redd Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Redd Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hopewell Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hopewell Road
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hopewell Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopewell Road
7
Turn left onto Canton Street
400 ft
·
14 sec
·
Canton Street
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
10
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 19 South, GA 400 South
12
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
13
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
14
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
15
Continue on Downtown Connector
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
16
Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
17
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
18
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Capitol Square Southwest
19
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Milton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route has zero highway share. You will rely on surface streets like South Thompson Road, Redd Road, and Hopewell Road to navigate your way toward the city. Because you are avoiding major interstates entirely, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and the winding nature of the roads themselves. This makes for a more hands-on driving experience where you stay engaged with the road layout from start to finish. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you should stay alert and ready for frequent adjustments throughout the 52-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Thompson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milton, GA to Atlanta, GA is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milton, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 52m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Milton, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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