How far is Columbus, GA from Norcross, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Norcross, GA is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
128.2 mi
02h 28m
Flight
111.64 mi
179.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.64 mi
Kilometers
179.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.2 mi
Kilometers
206.31 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Moreland
GA

Town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
64.2 mi
01h 14m
To Norcross
64 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 85

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    2061 ft · 39 sec · Buford Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Norcross Tucker Road

    796 ft · 22 sec · North Norcross Tucker Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Peachtree Street

    1847 ft · 51 sec · South Peachtree Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 46%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 34%
Northeast Expressway
12.4 mi · 10%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 4%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.67 mi · 1%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moreland
01h 14m from Columbus
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Moreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Columbus and 64 miles from Norcross.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Stop Ideas Near Moreland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moreland, 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 Moreland.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.66 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.81
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.90 $35.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $4.78 $21.60 $43.19
Diesel $5.62 $25.42 $50.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Norcross. The current time is 05:00:30.

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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.