Origin
Nashville, GA
Night in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
205.1 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Nashville to Atlanta covers 205.1 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You will primarily navigate via Tifton Road, Larry Justice Highway, and a significant stretch of I-75. Expect to budget about $33 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the entire route remains within Georgia, the transition from the smaller community of Nashville to the major metropolitan hub of Atlanta is straightforward and efficient. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend getaway, this drive is best tackled in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.5 miles from Nashville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a primary interstate experience, as your longest uninterrupted stretch consists of 164.7 miles on I-75. The journey begins on local roads like Tifton Road and Larry Justice Highway before transitioning into the faster, high-volume flow of the interstate system. While the start of the drive offers a quieter pace, the character of the road shifts significantly once you merge onto the multi-lane highway toward the city. It is a functional, direct route designed for steady progress rather than winding exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 164.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Tifton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.2 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
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 205.1 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 120.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
120.2 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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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
185.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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 none lane.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
203.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m 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
204 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m 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
204.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
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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 Nashville, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
185.5 mi in
|
~3h 27m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 164.7 mi | 2h 59m |
| Tifton Road | 21.8 mi | 30m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| I 75 Business | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Marion Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwell Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 164.7 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on US 129; GA 11
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Davis Street
2
Turn right onto GA 125
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Marion Avenue
3
Turn right onto GA 125
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Tifton Road
Use the none lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7
5
Turn right onto I 75 Business
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southwell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the none lane.
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
Because this drive is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help you stay fresh behind the wheel. Given that I-75 carries the bulk of the traffic, try to avoid peak rush hours in the Atlanta metro area to ensure a smoother arrival. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate to avoid premium prices at high-traffic stops. Since you only have one planned stop for the entire 205.1-mile distance, use that time to stretch your legs fully before the final push into the city. Checking local traffic reports before leaving Nashville is a smart way to adjust your arrival expectations.
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 102.5 miles from Nashville, GA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.7 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 8m
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 Nashville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Nashville, GA
This is one driving day of about 205.1 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nashville, 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 for about 164.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.5 mi from Nashville, GA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.5 miles from Nashville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.7 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.82 one way
$65.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $35.76 | $71.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.57 | $91.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.54 | $9.84 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.95 | $8.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82 | 1 | $28.71 | $13.13 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
10:36 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
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
3h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nashville, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 205.1 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Tifton Road, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.5 miles from Nashville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.82 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 205.1 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 120.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nashville, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
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