How far is Oakwood, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Atlanta.
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Start on Smith Store Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Smith Store Road
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Turn left onto Salem Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 West
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown
3227 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
1401 ft · 32 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 Oakwood and Atlanta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oakwood and Partly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Oakwood and 16.8 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oakwood and Partly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
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 Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 27.54 mi (44.32 km).
#1 Oakwood
Oakwood is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5481700, -83.9743500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.54 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
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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