How far is Atlanta, GA from Union City, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Union City, GA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Union City.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Flat Shoals Road
762 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Flat Shaols Road
1211 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Flat Shoals Road
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Flat Shoals Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive
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Turn right onto Bantry Circle
81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Union City.
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.
I 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Union City?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 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?
College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Atlanta and 8.7 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near College 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 College Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Union City. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (22.99 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 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
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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