How far is it from Decatur, GA, to Forest Park, GA, ?

The distance between Decatur, GA, and Forest Park, GA, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur, GA, to Forest Park, GA, ?

The drive from Decatur, GA, to Forest Park, GA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Decatur, GA, to Forest Park, GA, ?

The fastest route from Decatur, GA, to Forest Park, GA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Forest Park, GA from Decatur, GA?

Forest Park, GA lies roughly to the south of Decatur, GA.

Are there charging stations between Decatur, GA and Forest Park, GA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Decatur, GA to Forest Park, GA, including Atlantic Station Parking Deck QC (350 kW); Chase Bank - 4241 Roswell Rd (350 kW); Cheshire Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 374.

Decatur, GA Forest Park, GA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Decatur, GA to Forest Park, GA takes about 30 min via I 285. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 16 mi

1 Depart 26 yd
2 Turn left onto North McDonough Street 171 yd
3 Turn left onto East College Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto South Candler Street 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Candler Road Northeast 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Candler Road Southeast 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto Flat Shoals Road 1 mi
8 Continue slightly right onto Flat Shoals Road 158 yd

9 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 7 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 42 yd
13 Turn left onto Jonesboro Road Southeast 2 mi
14 Turn slightly right onto College Street 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
16 Turn left 66 yd
17 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Forest Park, GA to Decatur, GA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

374 chargers

Atlantic Station Parking Deck QCCCS, CHAdeMO · 264 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30363350 kW
Chase Bank - 4241 Roswell RdCCS, CHAdeMO · 4241 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342350 kW
Cheshire SquareCCS, CHAdeMO · 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324350 kW
Forest Park, GA Rechargery - Frontage RdCCS, Tesla · 5043 Frontage Rd, Forest Park, GA, 30297350 kW
Kroger 298 (Atlanta, GA)CCS · 1700 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324350 kW

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Forest Park, GA → Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)6 mi · 15 min Forest Park, GA → Riverdale, GA7 mi · 15 min Forest Park, GA → College Park, GA10 mi · 20 min Forest Park, GA → Social Circle, GA46 mi · 1 h Forest Park, GA → Aldora, GA51 mi · 1 h 10 min Forest Park, GA → Hapeville, GA6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Decatur, GA, {fromState} to Forest Park, GA, {toState}?: The distance between Decatur, GA, {fromState} and Forest Park, GA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur, GA, {fromState} to Forest Park, GA, {toState}?: The drive from Decatur, GA, {fromState} to Forest Park, GA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Decatur, GA, {fromState} to Forest Park, GA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Decatur, GA, {fromState} to Forest Park, GA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Forest Park, GA from Decatur, GA?: Forest Park, GA lies roughly to the south of Decatur, GA.
Are there charging stations between Decatur, GA and Forest Park, GA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Decatur, GA to Forest Park, GA, including Atlantic Station Parking Deck QC (350 kW); Chase Bank - 4241 Roswell Rd (350 kW); Cheshire Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 374.

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