How far is McDonough, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from McDonough, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonough and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonough and Atlanta.
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Start on Atlanta Street
39 m · 11 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Keys Ferry Street
80 m · 14 sec · Keys Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Macon Street
76 m · 14 sec · Macon Street
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Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard
81 m · 9 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard
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Continue on Jonesboro Street
2919 ft · 1 min · Jonesboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonesboro Road
41 m · 2 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonesboro Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Jonesboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.2 mi · 22 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 McDonough 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving McDonough 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 McDonough to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from McDonough and 15 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonough and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Morrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonough and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.3 km).
#1 McDonough
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,582 |
| Coordinates | 33.4473400, -84.1468600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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