How far is Albany, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
208.79 mi
03h 16m
Flight
172.7 mi
277.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.7 mi
Kilometers
277.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.79 mi
Kilometers
336.02 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 25, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 25, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-25T10:21
Arrive Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 25, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
104.2 mi
01h 38m
To Alpharetta
104.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 17%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 38m from Albany
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Albany and 104.6 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 172.7 mi (277.94 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.89 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.39
14.74 gal · 55.78 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.19 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.64 $65.28
Premium $4.78 $35.21 $70.43
Diesel $5.62 $41.45 $82.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Alpharetta. The current time is 10:21:59.

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.