How far is Albany, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
188.82 mi
03h 38m
Flight
154.06 mi
247.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.06 mi
Kilometers
247.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.82 mi
Kilometers
303.88 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 3, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-03T14:09
Arrive Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
94.6 mi
01h 49m
To Stone Mountain
94.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Stone Mountain.

  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

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Stone Mountain Village, Clarkston

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Village

    93 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1498 ft · 28 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1298 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Mountain Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 35%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 30%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 19%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.65 mi · 5%
Memorial Drive
4.78 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 49m from Albany
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Albany and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Stone Mountain?

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 94.6 miles from Albany and 94.3 miles from Stone Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 154.06 mi (247.93 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Stone Mountain

#2 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.50 $58.99
Premium $4.78 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.62 $37.46 $74.91

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Stone Mountain. The current time is 14:09:47.

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.