Origin
Griffin, GA
Late night in Griffin on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griffin, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griffin, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head north from Griffin to Atlanta, you are looking at a straightforward 37.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 56 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 19, I-75, and the North Expressway to reach the city. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short Southeast journey. Since the entire route stays within Georgia, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the outskirts into the metropolitan hub. It is a highly practical trip that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| I 75 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| North Expressway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Experiment Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tara Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McIntosh Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 15.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Poplar Street
3
Turn right onto South 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 8th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Broad Street
5
Continue on Experiment Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Experiment Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Street
7
Continue on McIntosh Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
McIntosh Road
8
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North Expressway
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tara Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
18
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Griffin, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Poplar Street
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia S...
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
6
36.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Atlanta, GA
Late night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Jonesboro, GA
19 mi in
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady pace for the majority of the 56-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.6 miles on US 19, allowing you to maintain a consistent speed before merging onto the interstate system. Because it is a direct transit route, the character of the road is functional and designed for speed rather than leisurely exploration. Expect a transition from suburban-style arterial roads into the more congested, fast-moving traffic patterns characteristic of the approach to Atlanta.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Poplar Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,040 ft
823 ft
Total Climb
310 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
1,040 ft
~37.6 mi in
Elevation Range
218 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
Full guide →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.
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 56m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on US 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Atlanta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Atlanta, 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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