Athens, Ohio to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.3 miles 472 km · straight line
366.6 miles estimated 590 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Ohio from Petersburg?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Petersburg is 293.3 miles (472 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located ESE of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.6 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and Petersburg in Virginia.

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, Ohio and Petersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Ohio to Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Ohio & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Athens, Ohio
39.33°N, 82.10°W
America/New_York
219m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients