Atlanta to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779.5 miles 1254.5 km · straight line
902.5 miles actual route 1452.5 km · driving distance
17h 45min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Atlanta to Stamford, Connecticut is 779.5 miles (1254.5 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 902.5 miles, taking about 17h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Stamford, Connecticut 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 Stamford, Connecticut. 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 Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 45min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 18min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 5min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Stamford, Connecticut
41.05°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM