How far is Albany, GA from Dawson, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Dawson, GA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.05 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.7 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dawson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T10:24
Arrive Dawson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sasser
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
12 mi
00h 16m
To Dawson
12 mi
00h 16m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    22 m · 2 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Expressway
14.3 mi · 59%
Albany Highway
5.36 mi · 22%
North Jefferson Street
2.16 mi · 9%
Forrester Drive Southeast
1.15 mi · 5%
Rountree Drive Southwest
0.56 mi · 2%
US 19
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Expressway

Continue straight

9.53 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
00h 16m from Albany
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Dawson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Albany and 12 miles from Dawson.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dawson. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Dawson

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

Population4,124
Coordinates31.7738200, -84.4480000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Dawson (-84.448, 31.77382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.73
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.37 $6.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.78 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.62 $4.78 $9.56

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 Dawson. The current time is 10:24:47.

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.