How far is Grayson, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Grayson, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayson and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayson and Atlanta.
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Start on Grayson Highway
5 m · 8 sec · Grayson Highway
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Turn right onto Grayson Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grayson Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grayson Parkway
43 m · 3 sec · Grayson Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grayson Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Grayson Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward Main Street East
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street East
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Continue on Stone Mountain Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Stone Mountain Highway
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Continue on Stone Mountain Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 West: Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain Village
15.3 mi · 24 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
719 ft · 16 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 Grayson 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.
Memorial Drive
Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 West: Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain Village
15.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Grayson 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 Grayson to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 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?
Stone Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Grayson and 22.7 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grayson and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Mountain
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 Stone Mountain.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.07 km).
#1 Grayson
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,429 |
| Coordinates | 33.8942700, -83.9557400 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
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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