United StatesUnited StatesNew York to Atlanta shipping route.
1,338 km by rail, about 44 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: New York and Atlanta
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
New YorkRailAtlantaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,338 km (831 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,200 km |
| Transit time | 44 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the New York to Atlanta shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from New York, United States to Atlanta, United States runs 1,338 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 1,200 km, the track adds 11%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 44 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in New York and Atlanta.
By road the same trip is 1,512 km and takes a truck about 26 h 12 min.
Of 17 rail routes from New York in this directory, Atlanta is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations: Savannah (1,314 km), Toronto (773 km) and Montreal (598 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from New York to Atlanta?
1,338 km by rail (1,200 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from New York to Atlanta?
About 44 h 36 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Atlanta to New York has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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Montreal598 km - New York to Toronto773 km
- New York to Savannah1,314 km
- New York to Chicago1,396 km
- New York to Memphis1,813 km
- New York to Kansas City2,059 km
- Savannah to Atlanta498 km
- Memphis to Atlanta633 km
- Chicago to Atlanta1,167 km
- Dallas to Atlanta1,282 km
- Houston to Atlanta1,349 km
- Kansas City to Atlanta1,372 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.