How far is Albany, GA from Adairsville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Adairsville, GA is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
242.72 mi
04h 39m
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
242.72 mi
Kilometers
390.62 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adairsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Adairsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
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 Albany
121.5 mi
02h 19m
To Adairsville
121.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

    1515 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    142 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    778 ft · 20 sec · Adairsville Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    3077 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 24%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
47.9 mi · 20%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 15%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 19m from Albany
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Adairsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 121.5 miles from Albany and 121.2 miles from Adairsville.

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 44.7 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Adairsville.

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 Albany and Adairsville. Straight-line distance: 197.99 mi (318.63 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Adairsville

#2 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Adairsville (-84.93411, 34.3687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.42 L · about $33.91
Round trip
$67.81
17.12 gal · 64.84 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.91 $67.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.91 $75.82
Premium $4.78 $40.90 $81.80
Diesel $5.62 $48.14 $96.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Adairsville. The current time is 03:31:36.

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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.