How far is College Park, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from College Park, GA to Albany, GA is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.02 mi
02h 48m
Flight
144.38 mi
232.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.38 mi
Kilometers
232.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.02 mi
Kilometers
294.55 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-17T06:29
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Park
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From College Park
89.4 mi
01h 24m
To Albany
93.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 4 sec · Harvard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2653 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    536 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Toffie Terrace

    148 m · 12 sec · Toffie Terrace

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Airport Loop Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Airport Loop Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Charles W Grant Parkway

    534 ft · 24 sec · Charles W Grant Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 South

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park 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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
61.3 mi · 33%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 31%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 19%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Airport Loop Road
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 24m from College Park
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Albany?

The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from College Park and 93.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Albany. Straight-line distance: 144.38 mi (232.35 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvard Avenue (-84.44937, 33.653393)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.45 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Albany. The current time is 06:29:07.

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.