How far is Rockmart, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Rockmart, GA to Albany, GA is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (282 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
209.2 mi
03h 40m
Flight
175.21 mi
281.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.21 mi
Kilometers
281.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.2 mi
Kilometers
336.67 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 31, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Rockmart
Sun, May 31, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockmart
2026-05-31T06:24
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 31, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockmart
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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Rockmart
104.5 mi
01h 50m
To Albany
104.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Goodyear Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Goodyear Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nathan Dean Parkway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Yorkville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yorkville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Nathan Dean Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Nathan Dean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Industrial Boulevard

    10 m · 1 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Industrial Boulevard

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Industrial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 16: LaGrange, Carrollton

    1408 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    2753 ft · 58 sec · South Park Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  31. 31

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  32. 32

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  33. 33

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1311 ft · 37 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

    73 m · 9 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockmart 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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 20%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 15%
Victory Drive
30.2 mi · 14%
Wall Street
16 mi · 8%
Nathan Dean Highway
15.7 mi · 8%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 46m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 50m from Rockmart
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockmart and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Rockmart and 104.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (282 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockmart and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockmart and Albany. Straight-line distance: 175.21 mi (281.98 km).

Rockmart

#1 Rockmart

City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,492
Coordinates34.0026000, -85.0416100
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear Street (-85.041609, 34.002686)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.46
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.23 $58.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.69 $65.37
Premium $4.78 $35.26 $70.52
Diesel $5.62 $41.51 $83.01

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockmart and Albany. The current time is 06:24:33.

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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.