How far is Albany, GA from Monroe, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Monroe, GA is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
187.76 mi
03h 55m
Flight
155.28 mi
249.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.28 mi
Kilometers
249.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.76 mi
Kilometers
302.17 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T11:41
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
94 mi
01h 57m
To Monroe
93.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1252 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    44 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cabiness Road

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road

  15. 15

    Continue on GA 83

    5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83

  16. 16

    Continue on Forsyth Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Forsyth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1006 ft · 39 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Greene Street

    120 m · 13 sec · West Greene Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Greene Street

    32 m · 4 sec · West Greene Street

  20. 20

    Continue on College Street

    1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Maddux Street

    23.2 mi · 33 min · Maddux Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 11

  24. 24

    Continue on Social Circle Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Social Circle Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on North Cherokee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Cherokee Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 31%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 19%
Larry Justice Highway
25 mi · 13%
Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 12%
Cabiness Road
18.6 mi · 10%
North Cherokee Road
8.37 mi · 4%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 57m from Albany
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Albany and 93.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 155.28 mi (249.9 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Monroe

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

Population13,979
Coordinates33.7948400, -83.7132300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Monroe (-83.71323, 33.79484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Monroe. The current time is 11:41:29.

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.