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

The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
10.21 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.35 mi
10.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.35 mi
Kilometers
10.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.21 mi
Kilometers
16.43 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in North Druid Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Druid Hills
2026-04-19T22:31
Arrive Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Druid Hills
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 North Druid Hills
5.1 mi
00h 09m
To Atlanta
5.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 North Druid Hills and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast

    104 m · 16 sec · Lavista Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Druid Hills Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Druid Hills Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Druid Hills and 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
4.55 mi · 45%
Downtown Connector
2.97 mi · 29%
North Druid Hills Road Northeast
1.99 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.29 mi · 3%
Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi · 1%
Lavista Road Northeast
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

4.55 mi · 00h 06m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 09m from North Druid Hills
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Druid Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.1 miles from North Druid Hills and 5.1 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Druid Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 4.1 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 4.1 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 11.4 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 North Druid Hills and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 6.35 mi (10.22 km).

North Druid Hills

#1 North Druid Hills

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population18,947
Coordinates33.8167700, -84.3132600
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

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

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.31329, 33.81677)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
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 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.85
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.43 $2.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.59 $3.19
Premium $4.78 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.62 $2.02 $4.05

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 North Druid Hills and Atlanta. The current time is 22:31:27.

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.