How far is Arcade, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Arcade, GA to Albany, GA is about 214.4 miles (345 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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 46m.
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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 Arcade and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcade and Albany.
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Start on Peppers Street
28 m · 7 sec · Peppers Street
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Turn left onto Wyatt Street
23 m · 8 sec · Wyatt Street
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Turn left onto Athens Highway
2013 ft · 42 sec · Athens Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1866 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Tallassee Road
5 mi · 8 min · Tallassee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tallassee Road
32 m · 2 sec · Tallassee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Tallassee Road
3264 ft · 1 min · Tallassee Road
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Take the ramp right toward GA 10 Loop, GA 316
984 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
3.9 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Oconee Connector
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Oconee Connector
1.2 km · 1 min · Oconee Connector
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Experiment Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
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Take the ramp right
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Watkinsville Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcade and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Arcade and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcade to Albany?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 106 miles from Arcade and 108.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcade and Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcade and Albany. Straight-line distance: 176.1 mi (283.41 km).
#1 Arcade
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 34.0778900, -83.5615500 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.52 | $85.03 |
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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