How far is Albany, GA from College Park, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to College Park, GA is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
179.27 mi
03h 27m
Flight
144.38 mi
232.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.38 mi
Kilometers
232.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.27 mi
Kilometers
288.5 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
89.7 mi
01h 43m
To College Park
89.5 mi
01h 43m

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
89°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and College Park.

  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

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Air Cargo, International Airport, C W Grant Parkway, Porsche Avenue, Central Avenue

    802 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on C W Grant Parkway, Air Cargo, Airport International

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on International Parkway

    839 ft · 17 sec · International Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Charles W Grant Parkway

    2244 ft · 53 sec · Charles W Grant Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Airport Loop Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Loop Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Loop Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Airport Loop Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Toffie Terrace

    148 m · 20 sec · Toffie Terrace

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    137 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2545 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 36%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 32%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 20%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 6%
Airport Loop Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Clark Avenue
2.2 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 43m from Albany
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to College Park?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Albany and 89.5 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near College Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and College Park. Straight-line distance: 144.38 mi (232.35 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $25.07
Round trip
$50.15
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.07 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.04 $56.07
Premium $4.78 $30.24 $60.49
Diesel $5.62 $35.60 $71.20

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 College Park. The current time is 07:54:17.

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.