How far is Adairsville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Adairsville, GA to Albany, GA is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.62 mi
03h 55m
Flight
197.99 mi
318.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.99 mi
Kilometers
318.63 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.62 mi
Kilometers
398.5 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 26, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Adairsville
Tue, May 26, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adairsville
2026-05-26T09:34
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 26, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adairsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Adairsville
121.4 mi
01h 57m
To Albany
126.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adairsville and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adairsville and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    2947 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adairsville Highway

    61 m · 4 sec · Adairsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adairsville and Albany.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
I 75 South
60.4 mi · 24%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 23%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 14%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 57m from Adairsville
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adairsville to Albany?

The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Adairsville and 126.3 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adairsville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 197.99 mi (318.63 km).

Adairsville

#1 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-84.93411, 34.36871)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.08 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
17.48 gal · 66.16 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.71 $77.42
Premium $4.78 $41.76 $83.52
Diesel $5.62 $49.15 $98.31

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Adairsville and Albany. The current time is 09:34:27.

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.