How far is Albany, GA from Varnell, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Varnell, GA is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Varnell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Varnell.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 201: Tunnel Hill, Varnell
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto I 75 North: Prater's Mill
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Tunnel Hill Varnell Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Tunnel Hill Varnell Road
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Continue on South Spring Street
2392 ft · 53 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
709 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
36 m · 5 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Varnell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
72.6 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Varnell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Varnell?
The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Albany and 140.2 miles from Varnell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Varnell.
Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Varnell. Straight-line distance: 234.39 mi (377.21 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Varnell
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 34.9011900, -84.9738300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Varnell (-84.97383, 34.90119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.85 | $87.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
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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