Emory: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Emory in Atlanta, Georgia? The nearest airport is ATL (Atlanta Hartsfield, 22 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Oct 23 → Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
ATL
Atlanta Hartsfield
Drive to campus
22 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 875 mi | 17 h 51 m | Fly |
| Chicago, IL | 693 mi | 14 h 08 m | Either |
| Atlanta, GA | 6 mi | 7 min | Drive |
| Dallas, TX | 854 mi | 17 h 25 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2284 mi | 46 h 37 m | Fly |
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