How far is Albany, GA from Irondale, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Irondale, GA is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.8 mi
03h 18m
Flight
131.96 mi
212.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.96 mi
Kilometers
212.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.8 mi
Kilometers
270.04 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irondale
Wed, May 20, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 20, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-20T15:49
Arrive Irondale
Wed, May 20, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
84 mi
01h 39m
To Irondale
83.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway

    40 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  16. 16

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  18. 18

    Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  20. 20

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on McDonough Road

    1210 ft · 30 sec · McDonough Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tara Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tara Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mundys Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mundys Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lake Forest Trace

    1246 ft · 60 sec · Lake Forest Trace

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Point View Drive

    2005 ft · 1 min · Point View Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point View Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 34%
Larry Justice Highway
55.8 mi · 33%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 21%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.12 mi · 3%
Tara Boulevard
2.79 mi · 2%
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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 39m from Albany
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Albany and 83.8 miles from Irondale.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irondale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Irondale. Straight-line distance: 131.96 mi (212.37 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Irondale

Town in Alabama, United States

Population7,446
Coordinates33.4806700, -84.3588100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Irondale (-84.35881, 33.48067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $23.45
Round trip
$46.90
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.45 $46.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.22 $52.44
Premium $4.78 $28.29 $56.57
Diesel $5.62 $33.29 $66.59

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Irondale. The current time is 15:49:47.

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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.