How far is Albany, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Marietta, GA is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
202.29 mi
03h 12m
Flight
165.63 mi
266.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.63 mi
Kilometers
266.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.29 mi
Kilometers
325.56 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, May 7, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, May 7, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-07T10:59
Arrive Marietta
Thu, May 7, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
101.2 mi
01h 36m
To Marietta
101.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 17%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
165.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 36m from Albany
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 101.2 miles from Albany and 101.1 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Marietta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 165.63 mi (266.55 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.02 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.56
14.28 gal · 54.04 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.28 $56.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.62 $63.25
Premium $4.78 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.62 $40.16 $80.31

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Marietta. The current time is 10:59:29.

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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.