How far is East Griffin, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from East Griffin, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.28 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.1 mi
58.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.1 mi
Kilometers
58.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.28 mi
Kilometers
80.92 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Griffin
2026-04-20T00:05
Arrive Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Griffin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From East Griffin
22.5 mi
00h 29m
To Atlanta
27.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Griffin and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto High Falls Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · High Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North McDonough Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · North McDonough Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.1 mi · 58%
North McDonough Road
12.2 mi · 24%
High Falls Road
2.26 mi · 4%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi · 1%
Fulton Street Southwest
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 29m from East Griffin
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Griffin and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Griffin to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from East Griffin and 27.8 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Griffin and Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stockbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stockbridge.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Griffin and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 36.1 mi (58.09 km).

East Griffin

#1 East Griffin

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia

Population1,451
Coordinates33.2437300, -84.2288100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.228514, 33.243865)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $4.78 $8.50 $17.01
Diesel $5.62 $10.01 $20.02

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between East Griffin and Atlanta. The current time is 00:05:11.

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.