How far is Albany, GA from Mount Zion, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Mount Zion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Mount Zion.
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Start on Pine Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 19, GA 3
2670 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Richland Bypass
15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2487 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi · 45 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street
830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on South Park Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Park Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alabama Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alabama Street
22 m · 3 sec · Alabama Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Alabama Street
1726 ft · 35 sec · Alabama Street
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Mount Zion Road
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Mount Zion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Zion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Mount Zion?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Albany and 89.8 miles from Mount Zion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Zion.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 154.2 mi (248.16 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Zion
Human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,888 |
| Coordinates | 33.6342800, -85.1871700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Zion (-85.18717, 33.63428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.29 | $60.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.66 | $71.31 |
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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