Origin
Stone Mountain, GA
Late night in Stone Mountain on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stone Mountain, 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
24m
Distance
14.8 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stone Mountain, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Stone Mountain to downtown Atlanta is a quick, 24.8-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, as this route is easily manageable as a simple day trip. Navigating through the Southeast, you will rely entirely on local roads like Main Street, James B, and Memorial Drive rather than interstates. With a modest fuel budget of just $4, this trip is highly economical for those moving between these two Georgia locations. It is a straightforward commute that avoids highway congestion, making it a reliable option for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive | 13.7 mi | 22m |
| James B. Rivers Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Mountain Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Drive
— 13.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on East Mountain Street
132 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Mountain Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
4
Turn left onto GA 10
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
6
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
Turn left onto James B. Rivers Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Turn left onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
1 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
24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 27-minute duration maneuvering through surface streets. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Main Street, emphasizing the frequent turns and stop-and-go nature of this corridor. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route requires your full attention as you transition from Stone Mountain into the heart of Atlanta. The road's personality is purely urban and practical, prioritizing local accessibility over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Memorial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (James B. Rivers Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Memorial Drive. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (James B. Rivers Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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