Altoona to Atlanta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.2 miles 920.8 km · straight line
726.8 miles actual route 1169.6 km · driving distance
13h 55min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Atlanta?

The distance from Altoona to Atlanta is 572.2 miles (920.8 km) as the crow flies. Atlanta is located SW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.8 miles, taking about 13h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Atlanta in Georgia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Atlanta. 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 Altoona to Atlanta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 55min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 42min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 6min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Atlanta

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM