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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road
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Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road
717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Turn right onto Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on McDonough Road
1210 ft · 30 sec · McDonough Road
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Turn right onto Tara Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Tara Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mundys Mill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mundys Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lake Forest Trace
1246 ft · 60 sec · Lake Forest Trace
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Turn left onto Point View Drive
2005 ft · 1 min · Point View Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,446 |
| Coordinates | 33.4806700, -84.3588100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irondale (-84.35881, 33.48067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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