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

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to North Atlanta, GA is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
118.32 mi
02h 18m
Flight
104.07 mi
167.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.07 mi
Kilometers
167.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.42 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Atlanta
Mon, May 4, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, May 4, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-04T13:46
Arrive North Atlanta
Mon, May 4, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
59.2 mi
01h 09m
To North Atlanta
59.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

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

    3014 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Buford-Spring Connector

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buford-Spring Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1838 ft · 37 sec · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    2745 ft · 60 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 50%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 37%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 4%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.87 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Northeast Expressway
1.47 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
01h 09m from Columbus
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to North Atlanta?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 59.2 miles from Columbus and 59.1 miles from North Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 North Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 104.07 mi (167.48 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
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: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: North Atlanta (-84.33659, 33.8651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and North Atlanta. The current time is 13:46:24.

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.