How far is Duluth, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Duluth, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duluth and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth and Atlanta.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Lawrenceville Street
138 m · 13 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Buford Highway
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Turn left onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South
2245 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
1.4 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Duluth and Atlanta.
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.
Northeast Expressway
Continue on Northeast Expressway
12.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Duluth and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duluth to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Duluth and 16.3 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Duluth and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Doraville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 22.42 mi (36.08 km).
#1 Duluth
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 29,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.0028800, -84.1446400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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