How far is Vinings, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Vinings, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.03 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.13 mi
14.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Vinings.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.03 mi
Kilometers
17.75 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Vinings
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinings
2026-04-23T10:11
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vinings
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Vinings
5.9 mi
00h 09m
To Atlanta
5.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vinings and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vinings and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Cochise Drive Southeast

    77 m · 13 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    826 ft · 26 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Paces Mill Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1603 ft · 31 sec · Cobb Parkway South

  6. 6

    Continue on Northside Parkway Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northside Parkway Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward South I 75

    1420 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Horace E Tate Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinings and Atlanta.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace E Tate Freeway
6 mi · 54%
Downtown Connector
2.97 mi · 27%
Northside Parkway Northwest
0.88 mi · 8%
Paces Mill Road Southeast
0.65 mi · 6%
Cobb Parkway South
0.3 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Horace E Tate Freeway

Merge slight left onto Horace E Tate Freeway

6 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 09m from Vinings
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vinings and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vinings to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Vinings and 5.1 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinings and Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

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 Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.7 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 4.7 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 11.1 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 Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinings and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).

Vinings

#1 Vinings

Census designated place in the U.

Population9,734
Coordinates33.8648300, -84.4643700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Cochise Drive Southeast (-84.464233, 33.864604)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.09
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.54 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.73 $3.45
Premium $4.78 $1.86 $3.73
Diesel $5.62 $2.19 $4.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vinings and Atlanta. The current time is 10:11:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.