How far is Atlanta, GA from Tucker, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Tucker, GA is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Tucker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Tucker.
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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
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
2277 ft · 35 sec · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: Andrew Young International Boulevard, John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 10 East: John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Carter Center, Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Park
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
1504 ft · 44 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
139 m · 13 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Scott Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Scott Boulevard
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Continue on Lawrenceville Highway
2488 ft · 44 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lawrenceville Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 285 North
1992 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1.1 km · 48 sec · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 236: Lavista Road, Tucker
1334 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 236 East: Tucker
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Lavista Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lavista Road
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Turn right onto Fellowship Road
20 m · 2 sec · Fellowship Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fellowship Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Tucker.
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.
Scott Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Scott Boulevard
2.69 mi · 00h 05m
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 Tucker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Tucker?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
North Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Atlanta and 7 miles from Tucker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Tucker.
Stop Ideas Near North Decatur
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 North Decatur.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Tucker. Straight-line distance: 12.22 mi (19.67 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 Tucker
Census-designated place, Georgia, USA
| Population | 36,857 |
| Coordinates | 33.8545500, -84.2171400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucker (-84.21714, 33.85455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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