How far is Rome, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Rome, GA to Albany, GA is about 226.8 miles (365 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rome and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and Albany.
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Start on Turner McCall Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on North Park Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Whitesville Street
1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
1259 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street
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Continue on Albany Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
1311 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Pine Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rome and 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 Rome to Albany?
The road trip is about 226.8 miles (365 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 113.3 miles from Rome and 113.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Albany. Straight-line distance: 194.1 mi (312.37 km).
#1 Rome
County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 36,764 |
| Coordinates | 34.2570400, -85.1646700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.69 | $63.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.22 | $76.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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