How far is Albany, GA from Kennesaw, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
208.21 mi
04h 03m
Flight
171.03 mi
275.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.03 mi
Kilometers
275.24 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.21 mi
Kilometers
335.08 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 31, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
104.3 mi
02h 01m
To Kennesaw
104 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta

    1976 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector

    1130 ft · 18 sec · Canton Road Connector

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 3, GA 5 South: Kennesaw

    806 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    814 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 3, GA 5

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway North

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Cobb Parkway North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Summers Street Northwest

    2249 ft · 1 min · Summers Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street Northwest

    1131 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 17%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
9.39 mi · 5%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 01m from Albany
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 104.3 miles from Albany and 104 miles from Kennesaw.

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

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 171.03 mi (275.24 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.23
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.11 $58.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.55 $65.11
Premium $4.78 $35.12 $70.24
Diesel $5.62 $41.34 $82.67

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Kennesaw. The current time is 02:54:31.

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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.