Origin
East Point, GA
Night in East Point on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Point, GA to Atlanta, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Point, GA
Jim Patrick
Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.1-mile trip from East Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is easily manageable in about 12 minutes, making it a perfect local excursion. You'll primarily navigate I-85, East Cleveland Avenue, and Capitol Avenue Southeast. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this is a very budget-friendly drive. Since it's a short distance, it's ideal as a single-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. The drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Georgia.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles on I-85, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition from I-85 to local roads like East Cleveland Avenue and Capitol Avenue Southeast, the driving experience will shift, likely involving more local traffic and potential for varied speeds. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway travel and more localized city driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 7.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Greenville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Point, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Georgia State University and Zoo Atlanta.
Georgia State University
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Zoo Atlanta
6 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Cleveland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cleveland Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Point, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East Cleveland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Cleveland Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cleveland Avenue
4
Continue on Cleveland Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cleveland Avenue Southwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
11
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Night in Atlanta on Thursday
Local time
9:35 PM
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
4 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
12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Point, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 7.1 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, East Cleveland Avenue, Capitol Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from East Point, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Point, GA and Atlanta, GA, road signs point toward Georgia State University and Zoo Atlanta.
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