How far is Ashburn, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.92 mi
02h 29m
Flight
147.48 mi
237.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.48 mi
Kilometers
237.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.92 mi
Kilometers
257.37 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Ashburn
79.8 mi
01h 14m
To Atlanta
80 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashburn and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    901 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    977 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn and Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
74.4 mi · 47%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 41%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 11%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Fulton Street Southwest
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

72.2 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 14m from Ashburn
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashburn to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Ashburn and 80 miles from Atlanta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 147.48 mi (237.34 km).

Ashburn

#1 Ashburn

Census designated place in Virginia

Population3,653
Coordinates31.7060100, -83.6532200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Avenue (-83.653208, 31.705986)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.68
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.34 $44.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.98 $49.96
Premium $4.78 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.62 $31.72 $63.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Atlanta. The current time is 20:23:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.