How far is Albany, GA from Auburn, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Auburn, GA is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Auburn.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
158 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1872 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
10.2 mi · 14 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto Winder Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest
2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest
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Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Auburn?
The road trip is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Albany and 109.4 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.58 one way or $61.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 169.33 mi (272.51 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 7,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.0137200, -83.8276800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.19 | $68.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.89 | $73.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.42 | $86.83 |
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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