How far is Albany, GA from Austell, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Austell, GA is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
198.44 mi
03h 51m
Flight
156.85 mi
252.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.85 mi
Kilometers
252.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.44 mi
Kilometers
319.36 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Austell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
99.4 mi
01h 55m
To Austell
99.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Thornton Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Love Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Love Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Love Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 33%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 29%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 18%
I 75 North
18.7 mi · 9%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 6%
Thornton Road
2.52 mi · 1%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 55m from Albany
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Austell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 99.4 miles from Albany and 99.1 miles from Austell.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Austell. Straight-line distance: 156.85 mi (252.42 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Austell

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population7,208
Coordinates33.8126100, -84.6343800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Austell (-84.63438, 33.81261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $27.73
Round trip
$55.45
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.73 $55.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.78 $33.45 $66.89
Diesel $5.62 $39.37 $78.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Austell. The current time is 01:50:02.

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.