How far is Atlanta, GA from College Park, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to College Park, GA is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.49 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.49 mi
Kilometers
13.67 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive College Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
East Point
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Atlanta
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To College Park
4.2 mi
00h 07m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and College Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and College Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    968 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Trinity Avenue Southwest

    2391 ft · 50 sec · Trinity Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Peters Street Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Peters Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on West Whitehall Street Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Whitehall Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Lee Street Southwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lee Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    589 ft · 10 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto East Point Street

    2698 ft · 46 sec · East Point Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Legion Way

    651 ft · 11 sec · Legion Way

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and College Park.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.78 mi · 33%
Lee Street Southwest
2.36 mi · 28%
Peters Street Southwest
1.04 mi · 12%
West Whitehall Street Southwest
0.8 mi · 9%
East Point Street
0.51 mi · 6%
Trinity Avenue Southwest
0.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lee Street Southwest

Turn straight onto Lee Street Southwest

2.36 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Point
00h 07m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to College Park?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Atlanta and 4.2 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near East Point

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 East Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 3.4 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 3.4 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Point.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and College Park. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.05 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
College Park

#2 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.19
Round trip
$2.38
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.19 $2.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.33 $2.66
Premium $4.78 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.62 $1.69 $3.37

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 College Park. The current time is 01:51:56.

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.