What day trips can I take from Atlanta?

Good day trips from Atlanta (roughly under 100 miles) include Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Stonecrest, Johns Creek — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Atlanta?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Atlanta, consider Auburn, East Chattanooga — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Atlanta to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Atlanta

Cities near Atlanta, Georgia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Stonecrest. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Atlanta, Georgia is Smyrna, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Smyrna	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Sandy Springs	12 mi / 20 km	41 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Stonecrest	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Johns Creek	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Athens	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Macon	76 mi / 123 km	1 hr 47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Warner Robins	90 mi / 145 km	2 hr 5 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Columbus	96 mi / 154 km	2 hr 13 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Auburn	101 mi / 162 km	2 hr 21 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
East Chattanooga	103 mi / 166 km	2 hr 24 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Atlanta

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Stonecrest, Johns Creek, Athens. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Atlanta

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Auburn, East Chattanooga. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Atlanta include Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Stonecrest, Johns Creek, Athens. The closest is Smyrna, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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