How far is Carrollton, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Albany, GA is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.31 mi
02h 53m
Flight
148.32 mi
238.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.32 mi
Kilometers
238.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.31 mi
Kilometers
277.3 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Carrollton
86.1 mi
01h 26m
To Albany
86.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    58 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cliff Street

    75 m · 11 sec · North Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    146 m · 14 sec · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1311 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

    73 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 24%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 18%
Victory Drive
30.2 mi · 18%
Wall Street
16 mi · 9%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 8%
Columbus Highway
7.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 26m from Carrollton
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Carrollton and 86.2 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 148.32 mi (238.7 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-85.076596, 33.580221)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.93 $53.86
Premium $4.78 $29.05 $58.10
Diesel $5.62 $34.19 $68.39

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 Carrollton and Albany. The current time is 21:27:58.

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.