How far is Rockmart, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Rockmart, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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
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City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockmart and Atlanta.
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Start on Goodyear Street
19 m · 5 sec · Goodyear Street
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Continue on Goodyear Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nathan Dean Parkway
7 mi · 8 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rawson Street Southwest
1609 ft · 49 sec · Rawson Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest
958 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1541 ft · 38 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left 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 Rockmart 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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rockmart 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 Rockmart to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Powder Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Rockmart and 23.5 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockmart and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Powder Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Acworth Power Department
Finance Department of Smyrna
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powder Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockmart and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 41.39 mi (66.61 km).
#1 Rockmart
City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,492 |
| Coordinates | 34.0026000, -85.0416100 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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