How far is Griffin, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffin and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin and Atlanta.
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Start on State Street
116 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto West Poplar Street
157 m · 16 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1323 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1246 ft · 37 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Experiment Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Experiment Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Experiment Street
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Street
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Continue on McIntosh Road
1900 ft · 41 sec · McIntosh Road
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Turn right onto North Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · North Expressway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 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 Griffin and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Expressway
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12.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griffin 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 Griffin to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Griffin and 19.4 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Griffin and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irondale.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57.01 km).
#1 Griffin
County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.2467800, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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