Albany GA to Atlanta drive: Best road trip stops, distance & time

Planning an Albany GA to Atlanta road trip itinerary

The Albany GA to Atlanta drive takes you from the south west of Georgia to by far the state’s biggest city.

Albany GA regards itself as the cultural capital of south west Georgia. The biggest attractions are nature-related, though. The Chehaw Park and Zoo hosts more than 200 animal species, while there’s an on-site splash park to keep the kids cool in summer.

The Flint Riverquarium, meanwhile, deals in species that are more at home in the water.

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Atlanta played a massive part in the Civil Rights movement, and a black history and civil rights tour is pretty much a must-do.

For more Atlanta experiences, try a sightseeing trolley tour for orientation and overview. Or a guided bike ride to get a better feel for the neighbourhoods.

Other Atlanta favourites include the World of Coca Cola, Midtown food and cocktail tours and multi-brewery beer tours.

Albany GA to Atlanta distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Albany GA to Atlanta is 182 miles. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 44 minutes. The quickest route is largely along the I-95.

The best stops to add to an Albany GA to Atlanta road trip itinerary are Warner Robins GA, Macon GA and High Falls State Park.

Albany GA to Atlanta drive: Warner Robins GA

Warner Robins is a medium-sized city in central Georgia. It is home to the Museum of Aviation, which is part of the US Air Force and next to the Robins Air Force Base. Over 51 acres, there’s a large collection of US Air Force planes, missiles and explorable cockpits.

Visitors can also enjoy Rigby’s Entertainment Complex, which offers bowling, arcades, skating, laser tag, go karts and mini golf.

Albany GA to Atlanta road trip attractions: Macon GA

Macon GA, on the Ocmulgee River, is a handy journey-breaker on the drive to or from Florida.

There are several interesting cultural attractions in Macon. These include the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Italian Renaissance-style Hay House.

The Tubman Museum is devoted to African American culture, history and art, while music fans should enjoy the Allman Brothers Museum. The top historic attraction, however, is the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Here, there is evidence of more than 17,000 years of continuous human inhabitation.

Things to do between Albany and Atlanta: High Falls State Park

High Falls State Park is primarily a camping and fishing destination. But there’s also a swimming pool, and several walking trials. The park is based around the waterfalls on the Towaliga River, and the best walks head along the river banks into the surrounding hilly forest.

Kayak and canoe rentals are available if you wish to head out on the lake.

Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Pharoah_Ezypt/ Pixabay.

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