Origin
Mableton, GA
Late night in Mableton on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mableton, GA to Atlanta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mableton, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mableton to Atlanta is a straightforward 14.6-mile commute that typically takes about 22 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily managed as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will spend roughly $2 on fuel, making it a highly budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. The route primarily utilizes the Tom Murphy Freeway, Mableton Parkway, and Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest to bridge the gap between these two Georgia locations. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the efficiency of this connection makes it a stress-free option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Mableton Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rawson Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mableton, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
64 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
4
Turn right onto Mableton Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Mableton Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 70
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
6
Turn sharp left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 56B
Toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Rawson Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rawson Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Central Avenue Southwest
11
Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Memorial Drive Southwest
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn sharp left toward I 20 East
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 East
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State Farm Arena
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 56B
Toward Windsor Street, Ted Turner Drive, State...
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Rawson Street Southwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Rawson Street Southwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Memorial Drive Southwest
Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of this route is dedicated to faster-paced roads. You will find yourself cruising along the Tom Murphy Freeway for a 7.2-mile stretch, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The transition between the suburban feel of Mableton Parkway and the more industrial surroundings of Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest creates a distinct shift in scenery. While the drive is relatively brief, the heavy reliance on major freeways ensures a consistent pace throughout the journey. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Mableton Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Rawson Street Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,069 ft
772 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
1,069 ft
~1 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mableton, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward State Farm Arena along the way.
State Farm Arena
13.4 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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
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 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. 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 5.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Rawson Street Southwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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