How far is Albany, GA from Ludowici, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Ludowici, GA is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
164.93 mi
03h 47m
Flight
142.24 mi
228.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.24 mi
Kilometers
228.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.93 mi
Kilometers
265.43 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T05:40
Arrive Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
82.4 mi
01h 53m
To Ludowici
82.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2525 ft · 58 sec · Fulford Road

  16. 16

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Plant Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Plant Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1944 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US-84

    2 mi · 2 min · US-84

  26. 26

    Continue on US 84

    3257 ft · 43 sec · US 84

  27. 27

    Continue on US-84

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84

  28. 28

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South McDonald Street

    2228 ft · 40 sec · South McDonald Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Academy Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
66.4 mi · 40%
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 23%
Plant Avenue
33.5 mi · 20%
South 1st Street
7.24 mi · 4%
US-84
5.24 mi · 3%
Albany Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 53m from Albany
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Albany and 82.5 miles from Ludowici.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ludowici. Straight-line distance: 142.24 mi (228.91 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Ludowici

City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,352
Coordinates31.7079900, -81.7423400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.11
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.05 $46.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.78 $51.55
Premium $4.78 $27.81 $55.62
Diesel $5.62 $32.73 $65.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Ludowici. The current time is 05:40:34.

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.