How far is Albany, GA from Palmetto, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Palmetto, GA is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Palmetto.
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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
49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 33 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
1552 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sharpsburg McCollum Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
2886 ft · 55 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Toombs Street
24 m · 2 sec · Toombs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toombs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Palmetto.
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
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 83.2 miles from Albany and 83 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 137.3 mi (220.96 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmetto
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,964 |
| Coordinates | 33.5178900, -84.6696500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
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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