How far is Palmetto, GA from East Point, GA?

The driving distance from Palmetto, GA to East Point, GA is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.95 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.33 mi
27.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.33 mi
Kilometers
27.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.33 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Point
Sat, Jun 27, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Palmetto
Sat, Jun 27, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto
2026-06-27T01:30
Arrive East Point
Sat, Jun 27, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Palmetto
11 mi
00h 15m
To East Point
11 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto and East Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto and East Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Toombs Street

    85 m · 8 sec · Toombs Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Fayetteville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Collinsworth Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Collinsworth Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Collinsworth Road

    1880 ft · 57 sec · Collinsworth Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 85 North

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Avenue East, Air Cargo

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Virginia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bobby Brown Parkway

    2001 ft · 43 sec · Bobby Brown Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Norman Berry Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Norman Berry Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue

    1841 ft · 38 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    872 ft · 39 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto and East Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
17.1 mi · 78%
Collinsworth Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Norman Berry Drive
1.25 mi · 6%
Fayetteville Road
1.03 mi · 5%
East Cleveland Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Bobby Brown Parkway
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 15m from Palmetto
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmetto to East Point?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Palmetto and 11 miles from East Point.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Point.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto and East Point. Straight-line distance: 17.33 mi (27.89 km).

Palmetto

#1 Palmetto

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

Population4,964
Coordinates33.5178900, -84.6696500
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
East Point

#2 East Point

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population35,042
Coordinates33.6795500, -84.4393700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)
End: East Point (-84.43937, 33.67955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.78 $3.68 $7.36
Diesel $5.62 $4.33 $8.66

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 · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmetto and East Point. The current time is 01:30:58.

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.