How far is Albany, GA from Lavonia, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lavonia, GA is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
270.35 mi
05h 05m
Flight
206.57 mi
332.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.57 mi
Kilometers
332.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.35 mi
Kilometers
435.09 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lavonia
Mon, Jun 1, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, Jun 2, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Lavonia
Mon, Jun 1, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Albany
135.3 mi
02h 32m
To Lavonia
135.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    84 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Jones Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 24%
I 85 North
60.6 mi · 22%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 21%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
206.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
02h 32m from Albany
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Albany and 135.1 miles from Lavonia.

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

The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavonia.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lavonia. Straight-line distance: 206.57 mi (332.44 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Lavonia

City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA

Population2,187
Coordinates34.4359400, -83.1068200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Lavonia (-83.10682, 34.43594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.11 L · about $37.79
Round trip
$75.58
19.08 gal · 72.22 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.79 $75.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.25 $84.51
Premium $4.78 $45.58 $91.16
Diesel $5.62 $53.65 $107.31

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Lavonia. The current time is 16:17:12.

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.