How far is Albany, GA from Hinesville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Hinesville, GA is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
178.45 mi
04h 08m
Flight
151.59 mi
243.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.59 mi
Kilometers
243.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.45 mi
Kilometers
287.19 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinesville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Hinesville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
89.2 mi
02h 04m
To Hinesville
89.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2525 ft · 58 sec · Fulford Road

  16. 16

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Plant Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Plant Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1944 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US-84

    2 mi · 2 min · US-84

  26. 26

    Continue on US 84

    3257 ft · 43 sec · US 84

  27. 27

    Continue on US-84

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84

  28. 28

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US-84

    13.1 mi · 20 min · US-84

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1118 ft · 33 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right

    21 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
66.4 mi · 37%
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 21%
Plant Avenue
33.5 mi · 19%
US-84
18.3 mi · 10%
South 1st Street
7.24 mi · 4%
Albany Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
02h 04m from Albany
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hinesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Albany and 89.3 miles from Hinesville.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Hinesville.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, 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 Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hinesville. Straight-line distance: 151.59 mi (243.96 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Hinesville

City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population34,085
Coordinates31.8468800, -81.5959500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Hinesville (-81.59595, 31.84688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.95 $49.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.90 $55.81
Premium $4.78 $30.10 $60.20
Diesel $5.62 $35.43 $70.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Hinesville. The current time is 06:14:15.

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.