Athens, Georgia to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Washington DC?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Washington DC is 490.7 miles (789.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592.5 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Washington DC. 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.