How far is Albany, GA from Americus, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Americus, GA is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Americus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Americus.
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Start on Pine Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road
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Turn left onto Forester Parkway
544 ft · 16 sec · Forester Parkway
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street
1 km · 2 min · West Lamar Street
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Americus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
25.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Americus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Americus?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Albany and 18.8 miles from Americus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Americus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Americus. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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