Origin
Atlanta, GA
Morning in Atlanta on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Meigs, 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
4h 14m
Distance
218.6 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
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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Meigs, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
This 218.6-mile journey from Atlanta to Meigs, Georgia, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 4 hours and 14 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways, with 91% of the route being highway driving, making it a straightforward trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $34. As both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. This route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.3 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 56.9 mi | 1h |
| Liberty Expressway | 38.6 mi | 48m |
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Clark Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Meigs, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
195 ft
·
9 sec
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Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
434 ft
·
16 sec
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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
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clark Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit onto GA 300
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
GA 300
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Expressway
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300
34 mi
·
42 min
·
Liberty Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 3A; GA 111
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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GA 3A; GA 111
18
Continue on GA 3 Alt; GA 111
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Depot Street
19
Turn left onto GA 3 Alternate
117 ft
·
2 sec
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Church Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 3 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4-hour duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving Atlanta in the morning should allow you to arrive in Meigs with ample daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps after the longest stretch on I-75. With a fuel cost of approximately $34, it's a budget-friendly trip. Keep an eye on the mileage, as the longest stretch is over 60 miles, so be sure to refuel before you get too low, especially if you plan to explore around Meigs upon arrival.
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 109.3 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meigs, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atlanta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Atlanta, GA
This is one driving day of about 218.6 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Atlanta, 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 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.3 miles from Atlanta, 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 64.8 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 177.5 — 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
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
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I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
142.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
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 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
177.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
|
US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue
Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.18 one way
$68.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.38 | $74.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.26 | $96.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
| Efficient EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.13 | $8.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.60 | $13.99 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Meigs, GA
Morning in Meigs on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Ohio, GA
109 mi in
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
3 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 82.9
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on interstates and freeways, including I-75 and the Fall Line Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.8 miles on I-75, offering extended periods of consistent speed. While the highway share is high at 91%, this means you'll be covering ground efficiently. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance, with limited deviations from high-speed travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 218.6 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): 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 Meigs, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
142.1 mi in
|
~2h 36m
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 4h 14m. Total distance: 218.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Meigs, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Meigs, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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