Atlanta to Joshua Tree, California (National Park): Road Trip Guide & Distance

1801.9 miles 2899.9 km · straight line
2073 miles actual route 3336.1 km · driving distance
36h 24min estimated drive time
$199 - $246 estimated fuel cost
~4h 7min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Joshua Tree, California (National Park)?

The distance from Atlanta to Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is 1801.9 miles (2899.9 km) as the crow flies. Joshua Tree, California (National Park) is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2073 miles, taking about 36h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 7min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park). 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 24min $199 - $246 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 41min $166–$311* Budget
Train ~47h 19min $249–$726* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Joshua Tree, California (National Park)

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 601 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 150 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM