How far is Atlanta, GA from Springfield, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Springfield, GA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
30.58 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.85 mi
40 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
40 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.21 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 30, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-29T23:49
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 30, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Marietta
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Atlanta
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Springfield
15.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Springfield.

  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 right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Woodstock

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 92

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Springfield Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Springfield Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Caliber Court

    126 m · 18 sec · Caliber Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caliber Court

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 34%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 24%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
6.81 mi · 22%
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 10%
Highway 92
1.41 mi · 5%
Springfield Drive
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

10.5 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
00h 19m from Atlanta
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Springfield?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Atlanta and 15.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

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 Marietta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 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 13.8 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 Marietta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 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
Springfield

#2 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population4,063
Coordinates34.0945400, -84.5085400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Springfield (-84.50854, 34.09454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.78 $5.16 $10.32
Diesel $5.62 $6.07 $12.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Springfield. The current time is 23:49:40.

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.