How far is Albany, GA from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Donalsonville, GA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
63.72 mi
01h 32m
Flight
56.61 mi
91.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.72 mi
Kilometers
102.54 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T07:02
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Newton
GA

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

From Albany
31.9 mi
00h 46m
To Donalsonville
31.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    541 ft · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3127 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Gordon Avenue

    140 m · 11 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Newton Road

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Newton Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street

    102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West College Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newton Road
49 mi · 77%
Crawford Street
1.21 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Street
0.59 mi · 1%
West College Street
0.11 mi
North Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
West Gordon Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Newton Road

Continue straight

27.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 46m from Albany
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Albany and 31.9 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 56.61 mi (91.11 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.78 $12.90 $25.80
Diesel $5.62 $15.18 $30.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Donalsonville. The current time is 07:02:42.

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.