How far is Varnell, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Varnell, GA to Albany, GA is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Varnell and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Varnell and Albany.
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Start on Railroad Street
36 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
2392 ft · 52 sec · South Spring Street
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Continue on Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest
4.4 mi · 8 min · Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest
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Take the ramp left
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
2361 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
95.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 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 Varnell and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest
Merge slight left
95.3 mi · 01h 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 Varnell 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 Varnell to Albany?
The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Varnell and 145.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Varnell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Varnell and Albany. Straight-line distance: 234.39 mi (377.21 km).
#1 Varnell
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 34.9011900, -84.9738300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $40.01 | $80.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.73 | $89.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.26 | $96.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.80 | $113.60 |
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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