How far is Albany, GA from Locust Grove, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.22 mi
02h 49m
Flight
122.15 mi
196.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.15 mi
Kilometers
196.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.22 mi
Kilometers
238.53 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Albany
74.2 mi
01h 24m
To Locust Grove
74 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Locust Grove.

  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

    33.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson

    1174 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services

    83 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    89 m · 7 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway

    2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    3004 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 39%
Larry Justice Highway
50 mi · 34%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 24%
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
West Broad Avenue
1.47 mi · 1%
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.54 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 24m from Albany
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Albany and 74 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 122.15 mi (196.58 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Locust Grove

#2 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.16 $46.33
Premium $4.78 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.62 $29.41 $58.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Locust Grove. The current time is 08:22:25.

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.