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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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 Peach 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 Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Monroe.
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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
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Cabiness Road
18.6 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on Forsyth Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1006 ft · 39 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto West Greene Street
120 m · 13 sec · West Greene Street
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Continue on West Greene Street
32 m · 4 sec · West Greene Street
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Continue on College Street
1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street
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Turn slight left onto Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 33 min · Maddux Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Social Circle Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Social Circle Bypass
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Continue on North Cherokee Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Cherokee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 6 min
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 13,979 |
| Coordinates | 33.7948400, -83.7132300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-83.71323, 33.79484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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