How far is Albany, GA from Glennville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Glennville, GA is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
159.32 mi
03h 48m
Flight
133.17 mi
214.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.17 mi
Kilometers
214.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.32 mi
Kilometers
256.4 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glennville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Glennville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Douglas
GA

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
79.6 mi
01h 54m
To Glennville
79.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southwest

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Nicholls Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Nicholls Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Streat Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Van Streat Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Dixon Street

    72 m · 5 sec · North Dixon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Dixon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Dixon Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Pierce Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · North Pierce Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ten Mile Road

    1264 ft · 25 sec · Ten Mile Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Lanes Bridge Road

    21.1 mi · 35 min · Lanes Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    115 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hencart Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Barnard Street

    3163 ft · 53 sec · Barnard Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 23%
5th Street East
29.8 mi · 19%
Lanes Bridge Road
21.2 mi · 13%
North Pierce Street
17.9 mi · 11%
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 7%
Atlantic Avenue
9.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lanes Bridge Road

Turn straight onto Lanes Bridge Road

21.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglas
01h 54m from Albany
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Glennville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Albany and 79.7 miles from Glennville.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Glennville.

Stop Ideas Near Douglas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Douglas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.

RAIL

Jesup

92 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Glennville. Straight-line distance: 133.17 mi (214.31 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Glennville

City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States

Population5,014
Coordinates31.9365900, -81.9284500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Glennville (-81.92845, 31.93659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $22.26
Round trip
$44.52
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.26 $44.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.89 $49.78
Premium $4.78 $26.85 $53.70
Diesel $5.62 $31.61 $63.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Glennville. The current time is 06:23:26.

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.