How far is Atlanta, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Stone Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Stone Mountain.
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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
8.7 mi · 14 min · Memorial Drive Southeast
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Continue on Memorial Drive
4.9 mi · 8 min · Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Stone Mountain Village, Clarkston
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Village
93 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1498 ft · 28 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1298 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Mountain Street
40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Stone Mountain.
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
8.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Clear leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Stone Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Stone Mountain?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.5 miles from Atlanta and 7.5 miles from Stone Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Atlanta and Sunny near Stone Mountain.
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 Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 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 Stone Mountain
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,312 |
| Coordinates | 33.8081600, -84.1702000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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