Atlanta to Cape Cod: Road Trip Guide & Distance

942.9 miles 1517.4 km · straight line
1116.5 miles actual route 1796.8 km · driving distance
22h 19min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Cape Cod?

The distance from Atlanta to Cape Cod is 942.9 miles (1517.4 km) as the crow flies. Cape Cod is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.5 miles, taking about 22h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Atlanta and Cape Cod. 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 Atlanta to Cape Cod

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 19min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 47min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 1min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Cape Cod

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM