Albany, Georgia to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

259.2 miles 417.1 km · straight line
324 miles estimated 521.4 km · driving distance
6h 31min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Albany, Georgia from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Albany, Georgia to Huntsville, Alabama is 259.2 miles (417.1 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NNW of Albany, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324 miles, taking about 6h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Albany, Georgia in Georgia and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, Georgia and Huntsville, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, Georgia to Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 31min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 49min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 11min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, Georgia & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Albany, Georgia
31.58°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients