How far is Grantville, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Grantville, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
48.46 mi
00h 47m
Flight
43.91 mi
70.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.91 mi
Kilometers
70.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.46 mi
Kilometers
77.99 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Grantville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grantville
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grantville
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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Grantville
24.2 mi
00h 23m
To Atlanta
24.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grantville and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    587 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Lone Oak Street

    1406 ft · 42 sec · Lone Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North: Atlanta

    2057 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grantville 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
45 mi · 93%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi · 1%
Lone Oak Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Fulton Street Southwest
0.19 mi
Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 23m from Grantville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grantville and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grantville to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Grantville and 24.2 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grantville and Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmetto, 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 Palmetto.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grantville and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 43.91 mi (70.66 km).

Grantville

#1 Grantville

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,341
Coordinates33.2348400, -84.8357700
Altitude265
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: Main Street (-84.835747, 33.234857)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grantville and Atlanta. The current time is 02:50:47.

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.