Atlanta to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

928.5 miles 1494.3 km · straight line
1151.3 miles actual route 1852.8 km · driving distance
22h 10min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Atlanta to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 928.5 miles (1494.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1151.3 miles, taking about 22h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Atlanta is in Georgia, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 10min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 36min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~28h 49min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM