How far is Albany, GA from Madison, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Madison, GA is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
169.09 mi
03h 32m
Flight
145.01 mi
233.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.01 mi
Kilometers
233.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.09 mi
Kilometers
272.12 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-30T15:29
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
84.7 mi
01h 46m
To Madison
84.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Eatonton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Eatonton Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 34%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 21%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 13%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 6%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 6%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 5%
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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 46m from Albany
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Albany and 84.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Madison. Straight-line distance: 145.01 mi (233.37 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Madison (-83.46794, 33.59568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.29
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.65 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.44 $52.88
Premium $4.78 $28.52 $57.05
Diesel $5.62 $33.58 $67.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Madison. The current time is 15:29:37.

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.