Origin
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Carrollton, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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Carrollton, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Atlanta to Carrollton, you are looking at a straightforward 50-mile journey that typically takes about an hour and one minute. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance. You will primarily navigate through local roads like Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, and Memorial Drive Southwest rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this is an economical way to transition from the heart of the Southeast’s largest city to Carrollton. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, local-focused route that avoids the congestion and high-speed intensity often found on major highway arteries.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | 37.5 mi | 42m |
| Carrollton Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| North Park Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Alabama Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
— 37.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Carrollton, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
195 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
434 ft
·
16 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memorial Drive Southwest
5
Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pryor Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 20
38 mi
·
42 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left
134 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery
10
Turn left onto GA 113
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Alabama Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Alabama Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
232 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maple Street
14
Turn right
117 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn right
142 ft
·
10 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Atlanta, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street Southwest
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pryor Street Southwest
Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 West
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
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 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.82 one way
$15.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Carrollton, GA
Morning in Carrollton on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Paradise Estates, GA
25 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 as you make your way out of Atlanta and toward Carrollton. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 50-mile path keeps you engaged with its non-highway profile, meaning you will have zero percent of the trip spent on high-speed limited-access roads. Because the entire route consists of local streets, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Instead, the road demands your full attention as you navigate through various turns and transitions. Driving this route feels more like a deliberate, hands-on experience behind the wheel, requiring you to remain alert as the scenery shifts from the urban core of Atlanta to the local character of the surrounding region.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway and Carrollton Street. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Pryor Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Atlanta, GA and Carrollton, GA, road signs point toward Temple Industrial Park, Georgia Agritourism and Red Land Nursery.
Temple Industrial Park
38.8 mi in
|
~44m
Georgia Agritourism
38.8 mi in
|
~44m
Red Land Nursery
38.8 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →“The Big Peach” · Founded 1845
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.
Top landmarks
- • Georgia State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Georgia
- • Virginia-Highland — human settlement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park — heritage site in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Carrollton, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Pryor Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carrollton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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