How far is Atlanta, GA from Redan, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Redan, GA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Redan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Redan.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
64 m · 10 sec · Hill Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive Southeast
7.3 mi · 12 min · Memorial Drive Southeast
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Turn slight right onto Covington Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Covington Drive
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Turn slight right onto Covington Highway
2148 ft · 40 sec · Covington Highway
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Turn left onto Redan Road
2954 ft · 59 sec · Redan Road
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Continue on Redan Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Redan Road
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Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
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Turn left onto South Deshon Road
67 m · 6 sec · South Deshon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Deshon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Redan.
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.
Memorial Drive Southeast
Turn left onto Memorial Drive Southeast
7.25 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Redan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Redan?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Belvedere Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Atlanta and 7.9 miles from Redan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Redan.
Stop Ideas Near Belvedere Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvedere Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Redan. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.71 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redan
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 33,015 |
| Coordinates | 33.7453800, -84.1315800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redan (-84.13158, 33.74538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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