How far is Atlanta, GA from North Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to North Atlanta, GA is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.52 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.55 mi
13.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.55 mi
Kilometers
13.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.52 mi
Kilometers
16.93 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-20T01:31
Arrive North Atlanta
Mon, Apr 20, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Atlanta
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To North Atlanta
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and North Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and North Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 13 North: Buford Highway

    3014 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    2745 ft · 60 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and North Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 29%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 18%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 mi · 14%
Buford-Spring Connector
1.36 mi · 13%
Buford Highway
1.19 mi · 11%
GA 13 North
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Downtown Connector

Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

3.1 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 08m from Atlanta
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near North Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to North Atlanta?

The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Atlanta and 5.3 miles from North Atlanta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near North Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and North Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 8.55 mi (13.76 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Atlanta

A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

Population40,456
Coordinates33.8651000, -84.3365900
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: North Atlanta (-84.33659, 33.8651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.93
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.47 $2.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.64 $3.28
Premium $4.78 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.62 $2.08 $4.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and North Atlanta. The current time is 01:31:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.