How far is Albany, GA from Milton, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Milton, GA is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
213.53 mi
04h 17m
Flight
176.64 mi
284.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.64 mi
Kilometers
284.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.53 mi
Kilometers
343.65 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Mon, Apr 27, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, Apr 27, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-27T05:19
Arrive Milton
Mon, Apr 27, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
106.9 mi
02h 08m
To Milton
106.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Canton Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Canton Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hopewell Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Redd Road

    2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Thompson Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Scotlandwell Place

    2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotlandwell Place

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 27%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 17%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 08m from Albany
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Albany and Partly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Albany and 106.6 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Albany and Partly Cloudy near Milton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Milton. Straight-line distance: 176.64 mi (284.28 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Milton

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population40,037
Coordinates34.1321600, -84.3006700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Milton (-84.30067, 34.13216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.78 $35.98 $71.96
Diesel $5.62 $42.35 $84.70

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Milton. The current time is 05:19:39.

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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.