How far is Albany, GA from Mount Airy, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Mount Airy, GA is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
256 mi
04h 53m
Flight
206.66 mi
332.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.66 mi
Kilometers
332.58 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
256 mi
Kilometers
411.99 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T09:52
Arrive Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Albany
128.1 mi
02h 26m
To Mount Airy
127.9 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Mount Airy.

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Level Grove Road

    2268 ft · 43 sec · Level Grove Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Level Grove Road

    2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Level Grove Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Irvin Street

    803 ft · 20 sec · Irvin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    1365 ft · 32 sec · Main Street South

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyly Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    111 m · 19 sec · Old Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    838 ft · 37 sec · 7th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 26%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 22%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 14%
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 10%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 7%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 6%
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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
206.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 26m from Albany
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Mount Airy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Mount Airy?

The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Albany and 127.9 miles from Mount Airy.

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

The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.77 one way or $71.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Mount Airy.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 206.66 mi (332.58 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Mount Airy

#2 Mount Airy

Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.5187100, -83.5007300
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Mount Airy (-83.50073, 34.51871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.2 L · about $35.77
Round trip
$71.54
18.06 gal · 68.4 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.77 $71.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.99 $79.99
Premium $4.78 $43.15 $86.29
Diesel $5.62 $50.78 $101.57

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Mount Airy. The current time is 09:52:24.

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.