How far is Albany, GA from Lincolnton, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lincolnton, GA is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
229.08 mi
04h 52m
Flight
181.39 mi
291.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.39 mi
Kilometers
291.92 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.08 mi
Kilometers
368.67 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 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
Gray
GA

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
114.6 mi
02h 26m
To Lincolnton
114.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Sumter Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Sumter Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    41.1 mi · 44 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1363 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lincolnton Road Northeast

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Lincolnton Road Northeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Thomson Highway

    10 mi · 18 min · Thomson Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on May Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · May Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1135 ft · 27 sec · Elm Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1240 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 25%
Carl Sanders Highway
41.1 mi · 18%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 15%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 9%
Gray Highway
11.1 mi · 5%
Thomson Highway
10 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
02h 26m from Albany
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Albany and 114.5 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

119 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 181.39 mi (291.92 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Lincolnton (-82.47902, 33.79235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.6 L · about $32.00
Round trip
$64.01
16.16 gal · 61.2 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.00 $64.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.79 $71.57
Premium $4.78 $38.61 $77.21
Diesel $5.62 $45.44 $90.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Lincolnton. The current time is 06:23:34.

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.