How far is Atlanta, GA from Ashburn, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Ashburn, GA is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
159.44 mi
02h 57m
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
159.44 mi
Kilometers
256.6 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburn
Sat, Apr 11, 3:32 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 11, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-11T12:35
Arrive Ashburn
Sat, Apr 11, 3:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
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 Atlanta
79.8 mi
01h 28m
To Ashburn
79.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 159: Ashburn, Amboy

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1043 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · East Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
72 mi · 45%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 42%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
North Street
1.86 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
Pulliam Street Southwest
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

72 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 28m from Atlanta
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Ashburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 Atlanta and 79.6 miles from Ashburn.

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 11.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

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

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Ashburn

#2 Ashburn

Census designated place in Virginia

Population3,653
Coordinates31.7060100, -83.6532200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Ashburn (-83.65322, 31.70601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
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 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.3 L · about $22.30
Round trip
$44.60
11.26 gal · 42.6 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.30 $44.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.94 $49.87
Premium $4.78 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.62 $31.66 $63.33

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Ashburn. The current time is 12:35:17.

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.