Origin
Atlanta, GA
Late night in Atlanta on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Scottdale, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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Scottdale, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Scottdale, GA covers 8.4 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on DeKalb Avenue Northeast, West College Avenue, Edgewood Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on DeKalb Avenue Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb Avenue Northeast | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West College Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Edgewood Avenue Northeast | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Piedmont Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sams Crossing | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elizabeth Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
DeKalb Avenue Northeast
— 2.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Scottdale, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
195 ft
·
5 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Continue on Piedmont Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Piedmont Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgewood Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Elizabeth Street Northeast
292 ft
·
13 sec
·
Elizabeth Street Northeast
5
Turn left onto DeKalb Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
DeKalb Avenue Northeast
Use the left / slight left lanes.
6
Turn right onto Rocky Ford Road Northeast
179 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rocky Ford Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto College Avenue Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue Northeast
8
Continue on US 278; GA 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West College Avenue
9
Turn left onto Sams Crossing
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Sams Crossing
10
Turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
11
Turn right onto North Clarendon Avenue
176 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Clarendon Avenue
12
Turn sharp left onto Church Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Street
13
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Edgewood Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
DeKalb Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto DeKalb Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left lanes.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Rocky Ford Road Northeast
Turn right onto Rocky Ford Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
College Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto College Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Church Street
Turn sharp left onto Church Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.57 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.64 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scottdale, GA
Late night in Scottdale on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
8.4 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on DeKalb Avenue Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Edgewood Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Edgewood Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (DeKalb Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Rocky Ford Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,068 ft
984 ft
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
161 ft
Highest Point
1,068 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
84 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →“The Big Peach” · Founded 1845
Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia. === Welcome World Cup fans === Atlanta is one of the 16 North American cities hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games in the region will be played at the spectacular Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
Top landmarks
- • Georgia State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Georgia
- • Virginia-Highland — human settlement in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park — heritage site in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Arriving in Scottdale, GA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on DeKalb Avenue Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Edgewood Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (DeKalb Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Rocky Ford Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scottdale, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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