How far is Albany, GA from Lumpkin, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lumpkin, GA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
59.04 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.93 mi
80.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.93 mi
Kilometers
80.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.04 mi
Kilometers
95.01 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 24, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-24T15:32
Arrive Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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

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
Parrott
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Lumpkin
29.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 19, GA 3

    2670 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Richland Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nicholson Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Nicholson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 29%
Liberty Expressway
14.3 mi · 24%
Nicholson Street
8.05 mi · 14%
Columbus Highway
7.97 mi · 14%
Albany Highway
5.36 mi · 9%
North Jefferson Street
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Expressway

Continue straight

9.53 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parrott
00h 39m from Albany
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lumpkin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Parrott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Albany and 29.5 miles from Lumpkin.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lumpkin. Straight-line distance: 49.93 mi (80.35 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,093
Coordinates32.0509900, -84.7990900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Lumpkin (-84.79909, 32.05099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.78 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $5.62 $11.70 $23.40

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Lumpkin. The current time is 15:32:13.

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.