How far is Albany, GA from Cuthbert, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Cuthbert, GA is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
44.74 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.57 mi
63.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.57 mi
Kilometers
63.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72.01 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T16:35
Arrive Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Dawson
GA

City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
22.4 mi
00h 31m
To Cuthbert
22.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 19, GA 3

    2670 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    1892 ft · 45 sec · Rountree Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Graves Station Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Graves Station Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Graves Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Graves Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peachtree Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Peachtree Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    74 m · 6 sec · Pearl Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Plum Street

    72 m · 6 sec · Plum Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Dawson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Graves Highway
19.9 mi · 45%
Liberty Expressway
14.3 mi · 32%
Albany Highway
5.36 mi · 12%
North Jefferson Street
2.16 mi · 5%
Forrester Drive Southeast
1.15 mi · 3%
Graves Station Road Southwest
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Graves Highway

Continue straight

9.97 mi · 00h 14m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
00h 31m from Albany
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Albany and 22.4 miles from Cuthbert.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Cuthbert. Straight-line distance: 39.57 mi (63.68 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Cuthbert (-84.78937, 31.77127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.78 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.62 $8.89 $17.77

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Cuthbert. The current time is 16:35:33.

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.