How far is Albany, GA from Fair Oaks, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200 mi
03h 55m
Flight
163.11 mi
262.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.11 mi
Kilometers
262.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200 mi
Kilometers
321.87 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
100.1 mi
01h 57m
To Fair Oaks
99.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Fair Oaks.

  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 left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Windy Hill Road, Truist Park, Smyrna

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Concord Road Southeast

    39 m · 4 sec · Old Concord Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Barber Road

    1536 ft · 54 sec · Barber Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Joyner Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Joyner Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 33%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 29%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 18%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
3.03 mi · 2%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 57m from Albany
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Fair Oaks?

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Albany and 99.9 miles from Fair Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.72 one way or $53.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Albany and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 163.11 mi (262.5 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9164900, -84.5446500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Fair Oaks (-84.54465, 33.91649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $26.72
Round trip
$53.44
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.72 $53.44
Mid-grade $4.27 $30.14 $60.28
Premium $4.70 $33.18 $66.36
Diesel $5.75 $40.56 $81.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Fair Oaks. The current time is 07:41:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.