How far is Fairburn, GA from East Point, GA?

The driving distance from Fairburn, GA to East Point, GA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.5 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.27 mi
18.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.27 mi
Kilometers
18.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.12 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Point
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fairburn
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairburn
2026-05-31T08:24
Arrive East Point
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Fairburn
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To East Point
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairburn and East Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairburn and East Point.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Highway

    23 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Irene Kidd Parkway

    1186 ft · 29 sec · Irene Kidd Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto RN Martin Street

    1083 ft · 35 sec · RN Martin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue

    85 m · 13 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairburn and East Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
7.18 mi · 57%
Main Street
3.86 mi · 31%
West Broad Street
0.98 mi · 8%
Irene Kidd Parkway
0.22 mi · 2%
RN Martin Street
0.21 mi · 2%
East Cleveland Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

5.92 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 10m from Fairburn
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairburn and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairburn to East Point?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Fairburn and 6.3 miles from East Point.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairburn and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Point.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.9 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairburn and East Point. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.13 km).

Fairburn

#1 Fairburn

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population17,136
Coordinates33.5670600, -84.5810400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
East Point

#2 East Point

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population35,042
Coordinates33.6795500, -84.4393700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairburn (-84.58104, 33.56706)
End: East Point (-84.43937, 33.67955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.49
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.74 $3.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.78 $2.10 $4.20
Diesel $5.62 $2.47 $4.95

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairburn and East Point. The current time is 08:24:43.

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.