How far is Ringgold, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Ringgold, GA to Albany, GA is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
282.85 mi
04h 29m
Flight
237.08 mi
381.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.08 mi
Kilometers
381.54 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.85 mi
Kilometers
455.21 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringgold
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringgold
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Ringgold
141.5 mi
02h 14m
To Albany
141.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Claiborne Street

    24 m · 9 sec · Claiborne Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennessee Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Tennessee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Chattanooga Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 South

    971 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringgold 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
99.2 mi · 35%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 20%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

99 mi · 01h 50m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
02h 14m from Ringgold
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringgold and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 141.5 miles from Ringgold and 141.3 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.53 one way or $79.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringgold and 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 Ringgold and Albany. Straight-line distance: 237.08 mi (381.54 km).

Ringgold

#1 Ringgold

City in and the county seat of Catoosa County, Georgia, United States

Population3,492
Coordinates34.9159100, -85.1091200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Claiborne Street (-85.109037, 34.916075)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.78 L · about $39.53
Round trip
$79.06
19.96 gal · 75.56 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.53 $79.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.20 $88.40
Premium $4.78 $47.68 $95.37
Diesel $5.62 $56.13 $112.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ringgold and Albany. The current time is 02:02:41.

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.