How far is Marietta, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Albany, GA is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
202.61 mi
03h 10m
Flight
165.63 mi
266.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.63 mi
Kilometers
266.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.61 mi
Kilometers
326.07 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Fri, Apr 17, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Marietta
100.7 mi
01h 35m
To Albany
102 mi
01h 35m

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
0 to 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 Marietta and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2479 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  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 · 15 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 Marietta 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 28%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 17%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 3%
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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
165.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 35m from Marietta
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Marietta and 102 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marietta and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Albany. Straight-line distance: 165.63 mi (266.55 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.32 $56.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.67 $63.33
Premium $4.78 $34.16 $68.33
Diesel $5.62 $40.21 $80.42

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 Marietta and Albany. The current time is 08:28:27.

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.