Origin
Tucker, GA
Late night in Tucker on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucker, 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
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tucker, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Tucker to Atlanta is a quick 16.2-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because this trip is entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, you won't need to worry about changing time zones or major regional transitions. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly affordable commute or local excursion that fits easily into a single day. You will navigate a mix of local thoroughfares including Memorial Drive, Lavista Road, and the Atlanta Bypass. Since the entire trip is a short local drive, you can comfortably complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay or mid-trip stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 4 mi | 4m |
| Lavista Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fellowship Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Drive
— 9.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tucker, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on Fellowship Road
65 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fellowship Road
2
Turn left onto GA 236
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lavista Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 285 South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 285
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 10
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
8
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 236 / Lavista Road
Turn left onto GA 236 / Lavista Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 285 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 South
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge onto I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
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 41
Toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Atlanta, GA
Late night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
27 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
25m 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 drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, as the route relies exclusively on surface streets and local bypasses. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.3-mile segment on Memorial Drive, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Because the route is entirely local, the personality of the road changes frequently as you transition between neighborhoods. You should be prepared for a steady pace that reflects the dense, urban nature of the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Memorial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 GA 236 / Lavista Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 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 (GA 236 / Lavista Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tucker, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Avondale Estates along the way.
Avondale Estates
6.2 mi in
|
~8m
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 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 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 (GA 236 / Lavista Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 285 / Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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