How far is Albany, GA from Emerson, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Emerson, GA is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
219.97 mi
04h 15m
Flight
179.5 mi
288.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.5 mi
Kilometers
288.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.97 mi
Kilometers
354 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 26, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-26T07:09
Arrive Emerson
Tue, May 26, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
110.1 mi
02h 07m
To Emerson
109.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Allatoona Road, Emerson

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    52 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    566 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 30%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 26%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 16%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
25.5 mi · 12%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 10%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 07m from Albany
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 110.1 miles from Albany and 109.9 miles from Emerson.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.74 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 179.5 mi (288.87 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Emerson

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population1,589
Coordinates34.1270400, -84.7554900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Emerson (-84.75549, 34.12704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $30.74
Round trip
$61.47
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.74 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.78 $37.08 $74.15
Diesel $5.62 $43.64 $87.28

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Emerson. The current time is 07:09:38.

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.