Atlanta to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

844.9 miles 1359.8 km · straight line
975.8 miles actual route 1570.4 km · driving distance
19h 17min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Hartford?

The distance from Atlanta to Hartford is 844.9 miles (1359.8 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 975.8 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Hartford in Connecticut.

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 Hartford. 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 Hartford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 17min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 8min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 4min $117–$342* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Hartford

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM