How far is Albany, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Augusta, GA is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.22 mi
03h 50m
Flight
182.3 mi
293.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.3 mi
Kilometers
293.39 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.22 mi
Kilometers
370.51 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T12:33
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
114.3 mi
01h 55m
To Augusta
115.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    641 ft · 17 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    544 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  29. 29

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 25%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 15%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 13%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 7%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
182.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 55m from Albany
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 114.3 miles from Albany and 115.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 182.3 mi (293.39 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.33
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.16 $64.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.96 $71.93
Premium $4.78 $38.80 $77.59
Diesel $5.62 $45.67 $91.33

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Augusta. The current time is 12:33:13.

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.