How far is Albany, GA from Scottdale, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Scottdale, GA is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
185.21 mi
03h 34m
Flight
152.92 mi
246.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.92 mi
Kilometers
246.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.21 mi
Kilometers
298.06 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottdale
Tue, May 5, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 5, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T16:13
Arrive Scottdale
Tue, May 5, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
92.7 mi
01h 47m
To Scottdale
92.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    875 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Covington Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Covington Road

    1808 ft · 30 sec · Covington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Avondale Plaza

    544 ft · 16 sec · North Avondale Plaza

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Clarendon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Clarendon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 35%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 31%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 19%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.96 mi · 4%
Covington Highway
2.42 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 47m from Albany
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Scottdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 92.7 miles from Albany and 92.5 miles from Scottdale.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Scottdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Scottdale. Straight-line distance: 152.92 mi (246.1 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Scottdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,631
Coordinates33.7898300, -84.2640900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Scottdale (-84.26409, 33.78983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.74 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.48 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Scottdale. The current time is 16:13:45.

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.