How far is Albany, GA from Forsyth, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Forsyth, GA is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Forsyth.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: Forsyth
1115 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Harold G. Clarke Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Harold G. Clarke Parkway
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Keep slight right
50 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Brooklyn Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Brooklyn Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1416 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Forsyth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Albany and 61 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Forsyth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 101.38 mi (163.16 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 4,312 |
| Coordinates | 33.0343000, -83.9382400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-83.93824, 33.0343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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