How far is Albany, GA from Braselton, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Braselton, GA is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
225.87 mi
04h 16m
Flight
176.34 mi
283.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.34 mi
Kilometers
283.79 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.87 mi
Kilometers
363.5 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braselton
Wed, May 27, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 27, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-27T06:10
Arrive Braselton
Wed, May 27, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
113.1 mi
02h 08m
To Braselton
112.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 53: Braselton, Hoschton

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    2817 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 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 · 29%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 25%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 16%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 8%
I 85 North
16.8 mi · 7%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 7%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 08m from Albany
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Braselton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Albany and 112.8 miles from Braselton.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.57 one way or $63.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Braselton. Straight-line distance: 176.34 mi (283.79 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Braselton

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

Population13,725
Coordinates34.1092700, -83.7626700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Braselton (-83.76267, 34.10927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $31.57
Round trip
$63.14
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.57 $63.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.78 $38.08 $76.16
Diesel $5.62 $44.82 $89.65

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Braselton. The current time is 06:10:36.

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.