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

The driving distance from West Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.13 mi
01h 17m
Flight
75.7 mi
121.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.7 mi
Kilometers
121.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.13 mi
Kilometers
130.57 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in West Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
East Newnan
GA

Census-designated place in Coweta County, Georgia

From West Point
40.5 mi
00h 38m
To Atlanta
40.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 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 West 9th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 9th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 10th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    2641 ft · 41 sec · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

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

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
76.8 mi · 95%
East 10th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.5 mi · 1%
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi · 1%
Fulton Street Southwest
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

76.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Newnan
00h 38m from West Point
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Point 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 West Point to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

East Newnan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from West Point and 40.6 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Newnan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Newnan, 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 East Newnan.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 75.7 mi (121.83 km).

West Point

#1 West Point

City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,723
Coordinates32.8779100, -85.1832700
Altitude174
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: West 9th Street (-85.183183, 32.878129)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.33
Round trip
$22.66
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.33 $22.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.67 $25.33
Premium $4.78 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $5.62 $16.08 $32.17

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 West Point and Atlanta. The current time is 20:40:01.

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.