How far is Albany, GA from Hardwick, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Hardwick, GA is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.73 mi
02h 51m
Flight
116.43 mi
187.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.43 mi
Kilometers
187.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.73 mi
Kilometers
220.04 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:01 PM EST
Return by in Albany
Fri, Nov 6, 11:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-11-06T18:09
Arrive Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:01 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EST
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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
68.4 mi
01h 25m
To Hardwick
68.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    27.3 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frank Bone Road

    2337 ft · 1 min · Frank Bone Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ivey Drive

    3103 ft · 1 min · Ivey Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Effingham Road

    1257 ft · 40 sec · Effingham Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Andrews Street

    2119 ft · 1 min · West Andrews Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Wayne Street

    621 ft · 17 sec · South Wayne Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vinson Highway

    27 m · 2 sec · Vinson Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vinson Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 42%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 26%
Gray Highway
28.1 mi · 21%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 7%
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 2%
West Broad Avenue
1.47 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
01h 25m from Albany
Leave By
12:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 68.4 miles from Albany and 68.3 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EST.

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 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 116.43 mi (187.38 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0682000, -83.2234900
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Hardwick (-83.22349, 33.0682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.04 $19.46 $38.93
Premium $4.48 $21.58 $43.17
Diesel $5.66 $27.28 $54.56

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Hardwick. The current time is 18:09:58.

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.