How far is DeKalb County, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from DeKalb County, GA to Albany, GA is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeKalb County and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County and Albany.
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Start on Durham Park Road
592 ft · 22 sec · Durham Park Road
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Turn left onto Elder Lane
2784 ft · 1 min · Elder Lane
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Redan Road
1430 ft · 36 sec · Redan Road
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Continue on Redan Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Redan Road
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
3248 ft · 57 sec · Covington Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.9 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 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 DeKalb County 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
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving DeKalb County and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeKalb County to Albany?
The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 92 miles from DeKalb County and 92.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.67 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeKalb County and Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeKalb County and Albany. Straight-line distance: 151.58 mi (243.94 km).
#1 DeKalb County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 762,009 |
| Coordinates | 33.7715300, -84.2264100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.80 | $24.67 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $27.75 | $55.51 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $30.50 | $61.01 |
| Diesel | $5.74 | $37.31 | $74.62 |
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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