How far is Albany, GA from Mount Zion, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Mount Zion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Mount Zion.
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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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Take the exit slight right
39.6 mi · 58 min
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Continue on Milledgeville Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Milledgeville Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Street
3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Greensboro Highway
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Turn left onto Fairmont Road
18 m · 4 sec · Fairmont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Mount Zion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Mount Zion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Mount Zion?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 83.4 miles from Albany and 83.3 miles from Mount Zion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Mount Zion.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 140.18 mi (225.6 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Zion
Mount Zion is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3612500, -83.0076500 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Zion (-83.00765, 33.36125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $3.47 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Diesel | $5.59 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
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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