How far is Albany, GA from Arlington, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Arlington, GA is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.4 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.87 mi
56.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.4 mi
Kilometers
60.19 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Mon, Apr 13, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, Apr 13, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-13T13:36
Arrive Arlington
Mon, Apr 13, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leary
GA

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
18.7 mi
00h 28m
To Arlington
18.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    541 ft · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3127 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Gordon Avenue

    140 m · 11 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Newton Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Newton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Leary Road

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Depot Street

    62 m · 4 sec · South Depot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Newton Road

    615 ft · 16 sec · Newton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mercer Avenue

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Mercer Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leary Road
17.3 mi · 46%
Mercer Avenue
12.9 mi · 34%
Newton Road
5.57 mi · 15%
Albany Highway
0.76 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Street
0.59 mi · 2%
North Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Leary Road

Turn right onto Leary Road

17.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leary
00h 28m from Albany
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Arlington?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Leary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Albany and 18.7 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

City in Calhoun County and Early County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates31.4399000, -84.7249200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Arlington (-84.72492, 31.4399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Arlington. The current time is 13:36:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.