How far is Albany, GA from Cochran, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Cochran, GA is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
81.83 mi
01h 53m
Flight
72.96 mi
117.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.96 mi
Kilometers
117.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.69 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cochran
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Cochran
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
40.9 mi
00h 56m
To Cochran
40.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

    2192 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Dykes Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dykes Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Dykes Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 43%
Vienna Highway
3.03 mi · 4%
I-75 North
2.36 mi · 3%
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 3%
West Broad Avenue
1.47 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cordele Road

Turn left onto Cordele Road

35.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
00h 56m from Albany
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Cochran.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Albany and 40.9 miles from Cochran.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Cochran.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Cochran. Straight-line distance: 72.96 mi (117.42 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Cochran

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

Population5,018
Coordinates32.3868300, -83.3546100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Cochran (-83.35461, 32.38683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $11.45
Round trip
$22.89
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.45 $22.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.78 $13.81 $27.62
Diesel $5.62 $16.25 $32.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Cochran. The current time is 02:15:39.

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.