How far is Albany, GA from Union City, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Union City, GA is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Union City.
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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
43.3 mi · 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Union City, Jonesboro
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 138 West: Union City
30 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jonesboro Road
1952 ft · 48 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Turn right onto Shannon Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Shannon Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Road
715 ft · 26 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive
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Turn right onto Bantry Circle
81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Union City.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Union City?
The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 87.7 miles from Albany and 87.4 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Union City. Straight-line distance: 140.59 mi (226.26 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.76 | $69.51 |
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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