Atlanta to Charleston, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.1 miles 568.3 km · straight line
500.5 miles actual route 805.5 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Charleston, West Virginia?

The distance from Atlanta to Charleston, West Virginia is 353.1 miles (568.3 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, West Virginia is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.5 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Charleston, West Virginia in West 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 Atlanta and Charleston, West Virginia. 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 Charleston, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Charleston, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM