How far is Albany, GA from Cairo, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Cairo, GA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
53.29 mi
01h 13m
Flight
48.51 mi
78.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.51 mi
Kilometers
78.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.76 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cairo
Tue, May 5, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 5, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T10:38
Arrive Cairo
Tue, May 5, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Camilla
GA

County seat in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
26.7 mi
00h 36m
To Cairo
26.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Radium Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oakridge Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    2185 ft · 41 sec · Moultrie Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 300 South: Camilla, Thomasville

    2943 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Butler Street

    2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Boulevard Street

    1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cairo Road

    23.1 mi · 32 min · Cairo Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    1991 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    82 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cairo Road
23.1 mi · 43%
Liberty Expressway
22.4 mi · 42%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 3%
East Broad Street
0.73 mi · 1%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 1%
US 19 South
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cairo Road

Continue on Cairo Road

23.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camilla
00h 36m from Albany
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Camilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Albany and 26.6 miles from Cairo.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 48.51 mi (78.07 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Cairo

City in Grady County, Georgia, United States

Population9,302
Coordinates30.8775100, -84.2021400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Cairo (-84.20214, 30.87751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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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There is no time difference between Albany and Cairo. The current time is 10:38:07.

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.