How far is Chattanooga Valley, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Chattanooga Valley, GA to Albany, GA is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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
303.19 mi
04h 57m
Flight
241.9 mi
389.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.9 mi
Kilometers
389.3 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.19 mi
Kilometers
487.93 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in Chattanooga Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga Valley
2026-06-01T14:10
Arrive Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga Valley
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Chattanooga Valley
149.1 mi
02h 28m
To Albany
154 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga Valley and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 34 sec · Mountain View Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2944 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway

    11 mi · 15 min · Battlefield Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
105 mi · 35%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 22%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 19%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 5%
Battlefield Parkway
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 56m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
241.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
02h 28m from Chattanooga Valley
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chattanooga Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Chattanooga Valley to Albany?

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Chattanooga Valley and 154 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.38 one way or $84.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chattanooga Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga Valley and Albany. Straight-line distance: 241.9 mi (389.3 km).

Chattanooga Valley

#1 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Allgood Road (-85.355506, 34.933069)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.5 L · about $42.38
Round trip
$84.77
21.4 gal · 81 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.38 $84.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.39 $94.78
Premium $4.78 $51.12 $102.25
Diesel $5.62 $60.18 $120.35

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Chattanooga Valley and Albany. The current time is 14:10:36.

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.