How far is Fairview, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Fairview, GA to Albany, GA is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.25 mi
04h 49m
Flight
241.61 mi
388.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.61 mi
Kilometers
388.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.25 mi
Kilometers
479.99 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Oct 16, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Fairview
146.6 mi
02h 24m
To Albany
151.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McFarland Avenue

    137 m · 18 sec · McFarland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Schmitt Road

    148 m · 11 sec · West Schmitt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Battlefield Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Battlefield Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  6. 6

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
105 mi · 35%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 23%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 19%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 5%
Battlefield Parkway
7.96 mi · 3%
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
241.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
02h 24m from Fairview
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 146.6 miles from Fairview and 151.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Areas Of Fog then Sunny 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 Fairview and Albany. Straight-line distance: 241.61 mi (388.83 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9456300, -85.2844000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: McFarland Avenue (-85.284381, 34.945668)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.84 L · about $39.82
Round trip
$79.64
21.04 gal · 79.68 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.82 $79.64
Mid-grade $4.27 $44.91 $89.82
Premium $4.70 $49.44 $98.89
Diesel $5.75 $60.44 $120.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Albany. The current time is 07:41:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.