How far is Atlanta, GA from Berkeley Lake, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Berkeley Lake, GA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.8 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.91 mi
32.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.8 mi
Kilometers
39.91 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkeley Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Berkeley Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chamblee
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Atlanta
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Berkeley Lake
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Berkeley Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Berkeley Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 85

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Buford Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Simpson Circle

    619 ft · 17 sec · Simpson Circle

  15. 15

    Continue on South Berkeley Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Berkeley Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive Northwest

    1644 ft · 1 min · Lakeshore Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Berkeley Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
12.4 mi · 50%
Buford Highway
3.52 mi · 14%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 12%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.67 mi · 7%
Interstate Highway 85
1.5 mi · 6%
South Berkeley Lake Road
1.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

9.72 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamblee
00h 17m from Atlanta
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Berkeley Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Berkeley Lake?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chamblee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Atlanta and 12.4 miles from Berkeley Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Berkeley Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Chamblee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamblee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamblee.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

117 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Berkeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.05 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Berkeley Lake

#2 Berkeley Lake

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,133
Coordinates33.9837100, -84.1865800
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Berkeley Lake (-84.18658, 33.98371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.78 $4.16 $8.31
Diesel $5.62 $4.89 $9.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Berkeley Lake. The current time is 01:50:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.