How far is Albany, GA from Lyons, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lyons, GA is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lyons.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
34.2 mi · 42 min · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road
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Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South
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Turn right
48.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Vidalia Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Vidalia Road
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto South State Street
157 m · 11 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Broad Street
9 m · 1 sec · Northeast Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Lyons.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
48.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lyons?
The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Albany and 66.1 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Lyons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 115.95 mi (186.6 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyons
City in Toombs County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 4,245 |
| Coordinates | 32.2043500, -82.3217900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-82.32179, 32.20435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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