Origin
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Hampton, 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
42m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Hampton, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Atlanta, GA to Hampton, GA is 28.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Tara Boulevard and I-75, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, making it a straightforward local trip. The route offers a mix of highway speeds and surface road navigation, typical for getting around the greater Atlanta metro area. It's a quick drive, perfect for a day trip or a simple transfer between points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Boulevard | 15 mi | 22m |
| I 75 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Woolsey Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pulliam Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tara Boulevard
— 15 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Hampton, 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
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulliam Street Southwest
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South
6
Merge onto I 75; I 85
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Downtown Connector
7
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 235
Toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Tara Boulevard
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Tara Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Woolsey Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woolsey Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Main Street South
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street South
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — 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.
5
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.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 235
Toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Woolsey Road
Turn left onto Woolsey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hampton, GA
Morning in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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?
This 28.7-mile drive features a 35% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on surface streets. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15 miles on Tara Boulevard before transitioning to I-75. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent exits and local traffic as you leave the highway segments. The profile is a mix of highway and surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on Tara Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Atlanta, GA to Hampton, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jonesboro along the way.
Jonesboro
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
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 42m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on Tara Boulevard. 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 Hampton, 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 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, 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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