How far is Powder Springs, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Powder Springs, GA to Albany, GA is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
204.21 mi
03h 20m
Flight
160.57 mi
258.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.57 mi
Kilometers
258.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.21 mi
Kilometers
328.64 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Powder Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powder Springs
2026-04-18T18:17
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powder Springs
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 Powder Springs
101.5 mi
01h 40m
To Albany
102.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Marietta Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Marietta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Road

    578 ft · 16 sec · Lewis Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oglesby Road

    619 ft · 19 sec · Oglesby Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto C H James Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · C H James Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powder Springs 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 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%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 6%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 2%
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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 40m from Powder Springs
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Powder Springs to Albany?

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 101.5 miles from Powder Springs and 102.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powder Springs and Albany. Straight-line distance: 160.57 mi (258.41 km).

Powder Springs

#1 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta Street (-84.68382, 33.859561)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.12
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.56 $57.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.93 $63.87
Premium $4.78 $34.45 $68.90
Diesel $5.62 $40.55 $81.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Powder Springs and Albany. The current time is 18:17:10.

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.