How far is Albany, GA from Norcross, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Norcross, GA is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
197.34 mi
03h 47m
Flight
163.28 mi
262.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.28 mi
Kilometers
262.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.34 mi
Kilometers
317.58 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
98.8 mi
01h 53m
To Norcross
98.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 85

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    2061 ft · 39 sec · Buford Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Norcross Tucker Road

    796 ft · 22 sec · North Norcross Tucker Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Peachtree Street

    1847 ft · 51 sec · South Peachtree Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 33%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 29%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 18%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 53m from Albany
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 98.8 miles from Albany and 98.5 miles from Norcross.

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

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 163.28 mi (262.78 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.36 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
13.92 gal · 52.72 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.83 $61.65
Premium $4.78 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.62 $39.14 $78.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Norcross. The current time is 05:00:18.

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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.