How far is Albany, GA from Lakeland, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lakeland, GA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 01h 54m.
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 and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lakeland.
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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
2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road
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Turn left onto East Oakridge Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive
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Continue on Moultrie Road
13.6 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road
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Turn right
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Turn sharp left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
42.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
126 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Lakeland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cool Springs Road
Exit the rotary
42.4 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Moultrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Albany and 40.9 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 73.81 mi (118.79 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0410400, -83.0751500 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-83.07515, 31.04104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.45 | $22.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
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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