How far is North Decatur, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Albany, GA is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.63 mi
03h 05m
Flight
153.07 mi
246.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.07 mi
Kilometers
246.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.63 mi
Kilometers
305.18 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, Apr 20, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in North Decatur
Mon, Apr 20, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Decatur
2026-04-19T22:30
Arrive Albany
Mon, Apr 20, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Decatur
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From North Decatur
92.1 mi
01h 32m
To Albany
97.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on North Decatur Road

    36 m · 9 sec · North Decatur Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clairmont Road

    989 ft · 16 sec · Clairmont Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clairemont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1826 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Trinity Place

    810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place

  7. 7

    Continue on South Candler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Candler Road Northeast

    638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Candler Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Candler Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    1809 ft · 38 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    145 m · 10 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Decatur 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 31%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 30%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 19%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Candler Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 2%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
153.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 32m from North Decatur
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Decatur and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Albany?

The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from North Decatur and 97.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Decatur and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Albany. Straight-line distance: 153.07 mi (246.35 km).

North Decatur

#1 North Decatur

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population16,698
Coordinates33.7903800, -84.3060300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: North Decatur Road (-84.306036, 33.790276)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.33 L · about $26.50
Round trip
$53.00
13.38 gal · 50.66 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.50 $53.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.63 $59.26
Premium $4.78 $31.96 $63.93
Diesel $5.62 $37.62 $75.25

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between North Decatur and Albany. The current time is 22:30:13.

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.