How far is Shannon, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Shannon, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Atlanta.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
1148 ft · 53 sec · Perry Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Applewood Way
734 ft · 38 sec · Applewood Way
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Turn left
15 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
555 ft · 15 sec · Forest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
734 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
2948 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 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 Shannon 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
15 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon 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 Shannon to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Shannon and 14.6 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
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 Riverdale.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).
#1 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4045600, -84.4682600 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.54 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
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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