Origin
Union Point, GA
Afternoon in Union Point on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
83.4 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Point, GA
Sebastián Casimiro
Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Union Point to Atlanta, you are looking at a 83.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, meaning you can easily head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because there are zero scheduled stops on this route, it functions best as a straightforward transit rather than a multi-day excursion. By focusing on local roads rather than high-speed corridors, you can expect a steady, manageable drive that connects rural Georgia to the state capital.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads like Veazey Street, Scott Street, and Lamb Avenue, resulting in a 0% highway share. Because the path is composed of smaller roads, you will experience a more intimate feel as you navigate the transition from Union Point toward the city. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway here, so plan for a route that requires your full attention on turns and local intersections. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that avoids the typical high-speed, multi-lane congestion found on major thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veazey Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veazey Street | — | — |
| Scott Street | — | — |
| Lamb Avenue | — | — |
| East Broad Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| I-20 West | — | — |
| Carl Sanders Highway | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veazey Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Point, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on Carlton Avenue
318 ft
·
18 sec
·
Carlton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Veazey Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veazey Street
3
Continue on Scott Street
472 ft
·
24 sec
·
Scott Street
4
Turn right onto Lamb Avenue
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lamb Avenue
5
Continue on East Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
6
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
7
Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-20 West: Atlanta
8
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
9
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
10
Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Avenue, Downtown
12
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Union Point, GA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Union Point, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
The final approach into Atlanta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.04 one way
$26.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Atlanta on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Covington, GA
42 mi in
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
7 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
1h 22m 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 Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veazey Street, Scott Street, Lamb Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Union Point, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.04 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.
The drive from Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union Point, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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