Distance from Washington to Athens by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Athens (GA) is 492 miles or 791 kilometers or 427 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Athens is 593 miles (955 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 101 miles or 164 km.

Washington to Athens Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Athens, GA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Athens, GA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Athens, Georgia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Athens, GA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Athens, Georgia is 593 miles or 955 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Athens, GA is 593 miles or 955 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Athens, Georgia.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Athens, Georgia is approximately 593 miles (955 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Athens, GA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Athens, GA?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Athens take?
Washington and Athens are 11 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Athens

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Athens (GA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Athens
2025-12-20, 03:14:58 EST	2025-12-20, 03:14:58 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Athens Georgia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Athens, GA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	593 mi	955 km	514.96 nmi
Straight line distance	492 mi	791 km	427 nmi
Difference	101 mi	164 km	87 nmi

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