How far is Albany, GA from Chattanooga Valley, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Chattanooga Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Chattanooga Valley.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Continue on Battlefield Parkway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Turn left
3092 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Happy Valley Road
1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road
2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle
718 ft · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle
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Continue on Allgood Road
1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allgood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Chattanooga Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Chattanooga Valley?
The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Albany and 148.9 miles from Chattanooga Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.67 one way or $83.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Chattanooga Valley. Straight-line distance: 241.9 mi (389.3 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga Valley
Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 3,846 |
| Coordinates | 34.9328500, -85.3555100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chattanooga Valley (-85.35551, 34.93285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.59 | $93.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.26 | $100.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.16 | $118.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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