How far is Albany, GA from Rome, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Rome, GA is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.17 mi
04h 48m
Flight
194.1 mi
312.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.1 mi
Kilometers
312.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.17 mi
Kilometers
363.99 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Sat, May 2, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, May 2, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-02T13:42
Arrive Rome
Sat, May 2, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
113.2 mi
02h 24m
To Rome
113 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 19, GA 3

    2670 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.4 mi · 45 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219

    110 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street

    830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Park Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bremen Bypass

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Cedartown Bypass

    4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on Rome Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
42.6 mi · 19%
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi · 18%
Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 11%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 8%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 8%
Liberty Expressway
14.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 24m from Albany
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Albany and 113 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Rome. Straight-line distance: 194.1 mi (312.37 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Rome

County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population36,764
Coordinates34.2570400, -85.1646700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Rome (-85.16467, 34.25704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $31.61
Round trip
$63.22
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.61 $63.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.34 $70.69
Premium $4.78 $38.13 $76.26
Diesel $5.62 $44.88 $89.76

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Rome. The current time is 13:42:40.

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.