How far is Atlanta, GA from East Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to East Griffin, GA is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.74 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.1 mi
58.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.1 mi
Kilometers
58.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-20T01:28
Arrive East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Atlanta
22.4 mi
00h 29m
To East Griffin
22.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and East Griffin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and East Griffin.

  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

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin

    1577 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McDonough Road

    12 mi · 18 min · McDonough Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Falls Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · High Falls Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    21 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and East Griffin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
28.2 mi · 63%
McDonough Road
12 mi · 27%
High Falls Road
2.26 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi · 1%
Pulliam Street Southwest
0.59 mi · 1%
Washington Street Southwest
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 29m from Atlanta
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near East Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to East Griffin?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Atlanta and 22.4 miles from East Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near East Griffin.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stockbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and East Griffin. Straight-line distance: 36.1 mi (58.09 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
East Griffin

#2 East Griffin

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia

Population1,451
Coordinates33.2437300, -84.2288100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: East Griffin (-84.22881, 33.24373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.78 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.62 $8.89 $17.77

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and East Griffin. The current time is 01:28:01.

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.