How far is West Point, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from West Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.39 mi
01h 31m
Flight
74.05 mi
119.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.05 mi
Kilometers
119.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.39 mi
Kilometers
139.03 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Fri, Oct 16, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Atlanta
Fri, Oct 16, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From West Point
43.1 mi
00h 45m
To Atlanta
43.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Trophy Place

    677 ft · 35 sec · Trophy Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Point Circle

    555 ft · 26 sec · West Point Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holley Road

    2252 ft · 55 sec · Holley Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    17 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    35 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    36 m · 4 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    75 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North: Atlanta

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Larry Justice Highway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
60.9 mi · 71%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 21%
Eisenhower Parkway
4.7 mi · 5%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi · 1%
Holley Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
00h 45m from West Point
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Point and Mostly Clear near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from West Point and 43.2 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Mostly Clear near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jenkinsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenkinsburg.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 74.05 mi (119.17 km).

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#1 West Point

West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7934700, -83.8074100
Altitude145
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: Trophy Place (-83.806991, 32.793138)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.09
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.54 $23.09
Mid-grade $4.27 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.70 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.75 $17.52 $35.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Atlanta. The current time is 06:35:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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