How far is Albany, GA from Snellville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Snellville, GA is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
198.11 mi
03h 53m
Flight
157.65 mi
253.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.65 mi
Kilometers
253.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.11 mi
Kilometers
318.83 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
99.2 mi
01h 56m
To Snellville
98.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates

    2291 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Stone Mountain Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Stone Mountain Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street West

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Henry Clower Boulevard Southwest

    1488 ft · 47 sec · Henry Clower Boulevard Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Scenic Highway

    1773 ft · 43 sec · Scenic Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 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%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.65 mi · 5%
Memorial Drive
5.6 mi · 3%
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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 56m from Albany
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Snellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 99.2 miles from Albany and 98.9 miles from Snellville.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.69 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Snellville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Snellville. Straight-line distance: 157.65 mi (253.71 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Snellville (-84.01991, 33.85733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.46 L · about $27.69
Round trip
$55.37
13.98 gal · 52.92 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.69 $55.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.78 $33.40 $66.80
Diesel $5.62 $39.31 $78.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Snellville. The current time is 01:51:50.

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.