Atlanta to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

773.2 miles 1244.3 km · straight line
919.8 miles actual route 1480.3 km · driving distance
17h 5min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Manhattan?

The distance from Atlanta to Manhattan is 773.2 miles (1244.3 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 919.8 miles, taking about 17h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Manhattan in Kansas.

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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 5min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 30min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 13min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM