Atlanta to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1978.3 miles 3183.7 km · straight line
2330 miles actual route 3749.8 km · driving distance
42h 6min estimated drive time
$224 - $276 estimated fuel cost
~4h 29min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Yosemite?

The distance from Atlanta to Yosemite is 1978.3 miles (3183.7 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2330 miles, taking about 42h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 29min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 6min $224 - $276 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 31min $186–$350* Budget
Train ~54h 44min $280–$816* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 659 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 165 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM