Origin
Vinings, GA
Late night in Vinings on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vinings, 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
17m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Vinings, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Vinings to Atlanta is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 11.8 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 17 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of only $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Southeast. You will primarily utilize the Horace E. Tate Freeway, the Downtown Connector, and Northside Parkway Northwest to complete the journey. Since the trip is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Connector | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northside Parkway Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Paces Mill Road Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Paces Ferry Road Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Square Southwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace E Tate Freeway
— 6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinings, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on Cochise Drive Southeast
254 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cochise Drive Southeast
2
Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
3
Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Paces Mill Road Southeast
4
Turn slight right
143 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Turn slight right onto US 41; GA 3
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cobb Parkway South
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 41; GA 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northside Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South I 75
8
Merge onto I 75
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 248A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
288 ft
·
13 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Capitol Square Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — 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
|
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Merge onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 248A
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State C...
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Capitol Square Southwest
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.85 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
12:19 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
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?
This 17-minute excursion is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend your longest stretch of 6 miles cruising along the Horace E. Tate Freeway, which defines the core of this commute. While the route involves high-speed freeway segments, it transitions into the Downtown Connector as you head into the heart of Atlanta. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a scenic tour. The combination of parkways and freeways keeps the pace steady from start to finish.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Horace E Tate Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Horace E Tate Freeway and Downtown Connector. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Paces Ferry Road Southeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Paces Ferry Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 17m. Total distance: 11.8 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 (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Horace E Tate 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: near the start (Paces Ferry Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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