Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1301.1 miles 2093.9 km · straight line
1607.5 miles actual route 2587.1 km · driving distance
26h 57min estimated drive time
AED 488 - AED 600 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Abu Dhabi from Tel Aviv?

The distance from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv is 1301.1 miles (2093.9 km) as the crow flies. Tel Aviv is located WNW of Abu Dhabi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1607.5 miles, taking about 26h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Abu Dhabi is in United Arab Emirates, while Tel Aviv is in Israel.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 57min AED 488 - AED 600 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 20min $129–$241* Budget
Train ~35h 2min $193–$563* Comfort

Quick Facts

Abu Dhabi
24.45°N, 54.38°E
Asia/Dubai
27m elevation
Tel Aviv
32.09°N, 34.78°E
Asia/Jerusalem
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM