Atlanta to Charlottesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.6 miles 713.9 km · straight line
511.3 miles actual route 822.9 km · driving distance
10h 0min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Charlottesville?

The distance from Atlanta to Charlottesville is 443.6 miles (713.9 km) as the crow flies. Charlottesville is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.3 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Charlottesville 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 Atlanta and Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 0min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 0min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 30min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Charlottesville

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM