How far is Albany, GA from Eatonton, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Eatonton, GA is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.26 mi
03h 00m
Flight
128.81 mi
207.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.81 mi
Kilometers
207.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.26 mi
Kilometers
235.39 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eatonton
Mon, May 25, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, May 25, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-25T03:35
Arrive Eatonton
Mon, May 25, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Albany
73.3 mi
01h 30m
To Eatonton
73 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    1066 ft · 36 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Jefferson Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 39%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 24%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 15%
Gray Highway
11.1 mi · 8%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 6%
Gray Bypass
5.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
128.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 30m from Albany
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Albany and 73 miles from Eatonton.

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

The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eatonton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Eatonton. Straight-line distance: 128.81 mi (207.3 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Eatonton

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

Population6,840
Coordinates33.3268000, -83.3885000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Eatonton (-83.3885, 33.3268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Eatonton. The current time is 03:35:36.

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.