How far is Chatsworth, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Chatsworth, GA to Albany, GA is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
272.65 mi
04h 26m
Flight
223.07 mi
359 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.07 mi
Kilometers
359 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.65 mi
Kilometers
438.78 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 31, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Chatsworth
Sun, May 31, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatsworth
2026-05-31T01:21
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 31, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatsworth
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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Chatsworth
133.8 mi
02h 13m
To Albany
138.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    31 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    23.4 mi · 33 min · South 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Salacoa Avenue

    15.3 mi · 22 min · Salacoa Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1454 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    48.2 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatsworth 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 25%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 21%
I 75 South
48.5 mi · 18%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 13%
South 3rd Avenue
23.4 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
02h 13m from Chatsworth
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chatsworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Chatsworth and 138.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.10 one way or $76.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chatsworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatsworth and Albany. Straight-line distance: 223.07 mi (359 km).

Chatsworth

#1 Chatsworth

City and county seat in Murray County, Georgia, United States

Population4,249
Coordinates34.7659100, -84.7699400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fort Street (-84.769938, 34.766123)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $38.10
Round trip
$76.21
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.10 $76.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.61 $85.21
Premium $4.78 $45.96 $91.93
Diesel $5.62 $54.10 $108.21

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatsworth and Albany. The current time is 01:21:23.

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.