How far is Columbus, GA from Chamblee, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Chamblee, GA is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.56 mi
02h 22m
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
121.56 mi
Kilometers
195.63 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Tue, May 5, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-05T16:17
Arrive Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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 Columbus
60.8 mi
01h 11m
To Chamblee
60.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 155: Clairmont Road, Decatur

    956 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-85 Access Road

    590 ft · 14 sec · I-85 Access Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clairmont Road Northeast

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Clairmont Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New Peachtree Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Peachtree Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Peachtree Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 48%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 36%
Northeast Expressway
5.85 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 4%
Clairmont Road Northeast
3.25 mi · 3%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
01h 11m from Columbus
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Chamblee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 Columbus and 60.7 miles from Chamblee.

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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Columbus and Chamblee. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Chamblee

#2 Chamblee

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population30,842
Coordinates33.8920500, -84.2988100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Chamblee (-84.29881, 33.89205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
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
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 Columbus and Chamblee. The current time is 16:17:22.

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.