Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Commerce, GA
RDNE Stock project
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Commerce, GA covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Interstate Highway 85, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 34.1 mi | 36m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Northeast Expressway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Downtown Connector | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Maysville Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maysville Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 262 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,478 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~912 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Commerce, GA.
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75; I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
Continue on I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn right onto GA 98
Continue on 98
Continue on 98
Continue on 98
Turn left onto 326
Turn sharp left onto State Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, I 85 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.64 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.17 | $30.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:57AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Late night in Commerce on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:57AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
68.8 mi in 1h 19m, mostly highway — 34.1 mi of that is on I 85.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Interstate Highway 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.2 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
581 ft
Total Descent
713 ft
Highest Point
1,141 ft
~39.3 mi in
Elevation Range
376 ft
“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. === Welcome World Cup fans === Atlanta is one of the 16 North American cities hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games in the region will be played at the spectacular Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
Top landmarks
Commerce is a town of 7,400 people (2020) in East High Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Atlanta, GA or browse trips ending in Commerce, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.
