How far is Albany, GA from North Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to North Decatur, GA is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and North Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and North Decatur.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: Flat Shoals Road, Candler Road
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Parkway
650 ft · 23 sec · Flat Shoals Parkway
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
2494 ft · 54 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Continue on Candler Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Candler Road
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on East Trinity Place
810 ft · 22 sec · East Trinity Place
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Turn right onto Church Street
1826 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Drive
150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn right onto Clairemont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue
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Continue on Clairmont Road
989 ft · 20 sec · Clairmont Road
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Turn right onto North Decatur Road
36 m · 2 sec · North Decatur Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and North Decatur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near North Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to North Decatur?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Albany and 91.8 miles from North Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Sunny near North Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and North Decatur. Straight-line distance: 153.07 mi (246.35 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Decatur (-84.30603, 33.79038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.71 | $51.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
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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