How far is Albany, GA from Jasper, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Jasper, GA is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
242.59 mi
04h 39m
Flight
200.26 mi
322.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.26 mi
Kilometers
322.29 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.59 mi
Kilometers
390.41 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 3, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-03T09:20
Arrive Jasper
Sun, May 3, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Albany
121.5 mi
02h 19m
To Jasper
121.1 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on A P D Highway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · A P D Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on APD Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · APD Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South East Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South East Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 24%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 15%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 10%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 19m from Albany
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Albany and Clear near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Albany and 121.1 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Clear near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 200.26 mi (322.29 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Jasper

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States

Population4,037
Coordinates34.4678700, -84.4290900
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Jasper (-84.42909, 34.46787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.4 L · about $33.91
Round trip
$67.81
17.12 gal · 64.8 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.91 $67.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.91 $75.82
Premium $4.78 $40.90 $81.80
Diesel $5.62 $48.14 $96.28

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Jasper. The current time is 09:20:25.

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.