Atlanta to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.5 miles 1071 km · straight line
774.6 miles actual route 1246.6 km · driving distance
15h 10min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Philadelphia?

The distance from Atlanta to Philadelphia is 665.5 miles (1071 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 774.6 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 10min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 12min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~19h 43min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM