How far is Albany, GA from Lawrenceville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lawrenceville, GA is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
208.82 mi
04h 01m
Flight
164.57 mi
264.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.57 mi
Kilometers
264.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.82 mi
Kilometers
336.06 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Mon, Apr 27, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, Apr 27, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-27T13:52
Arrive Lawrenceville
Mon, Apr 27, 5:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
104.5 mi
02h 00m
To Lawrenceville
104.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on University Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · University Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth

    790 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth

    108 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Duluth Highway

    2923 ft · 1 min · Duluth Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Pike Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Crogan Street

    2134 ft · 1 min · West Crogan Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crogan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 17%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 8%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
164.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 00m from Albany
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Albany and Partly Cloudy near Lawrenceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Albany and 104.3 miles from Lawrenceville.

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

The direct path is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Albany and Partly Cloudy near Lawrenceville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 164.57 mi (264.85 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Lawrenceville

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population30,842
Coordinates33.9562100, -83.9879600
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Lawrenceville (-83.98796, 33.95621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.89 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.39
14.74 gal · 55.78 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.19 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.64 $65.28
Premium $4.78 $35.21 $70.43
Diesel $5.62 $41.45 $82.90

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Lawrenceville. The current time is 13:52:44.

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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.