How far is Chamblee, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Chamblee, GA to Columbus, GA is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.46 mi
01h 53m
Flight
106.6 mi
171.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.6 mi
Kilometers
171.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.46 mi
Kilometers
195.47 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 5, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 6:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chamblee
2026-05-05T15:05
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 5, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chamblee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Grantville
GA

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Chamblee
60.8 mi
00h 56m
To Columbus
60.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chamblee and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chamblee and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on New Peachtree Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Peachtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clairmont Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Clairmont Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I-85 Access Road

    608 ft · 12 sec · I-85 Access Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South: Atlanta

    933 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chamblee and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
55.7 mi · 46%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 37%
Northeast Expressway
5.92 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Clairmont Road
3.13 mi · 3%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
00h 56m from Chamblee
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chamblee and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chamblee to Columbus?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Chamblee and 60.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chamblee and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Grantville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grantville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grantville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chamblee and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).

Chamblee

#1 Chamblee

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population30,842
Coordinates33.8920500, -84.2988100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Chamblee Dunwoody Road (-84.298844, 33.892025)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chamblee and Columbus. The current time is 15:05:25.

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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.