How far is Albany, GA from Redan, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Redan, GA is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
177.91 mi
03h 36m
Flight
149.73 mi
240.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.73 mi
Kilometers
240.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.91 mi
Kilometers
286.32 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redan
Mon, May 25, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, May 25, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-25T03:59
Arrive Redan
Mon, May 25, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
89.1 mi
01h 48m
To Redan
88.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 155 North: McDonough, Southern Belle Farm

    50 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McDonough Road

    1427 ft · 24 sec · McDonough Road

  15. 15

    Continue on GA 155

    2.9 mi · 5 min · GA 155

  16. 16

    Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard

    865 ft · 25 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sims Street

    1398 ft · 36 sec · Sims Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 155 North

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Steam Mill Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Church Road

    64 m · 3 sec · Union Church Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Church Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flat Bridge Road Southwest

    65 m · 4 sec · Flat Bridge Road Southwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Klondike Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    678 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Max Cleland Boulevard

    1040 ft · 24 sec · Max Cleland Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Stone Mountain Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · Stone Mountain Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Deshon Road

    67 m · 6 sec · South Deshon Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Deshon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 32%
Larry Justice Highway
54.6 mi · 31%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 20%
Highway 155 North
9.68 mi · 5%
Klondike Road
5.9 mi · 3%
GA 155
3.13 mi · 2%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 48m from Albany
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 89.1 miles from Albany and 88.8 miles from Redan.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Redan. Straight-line distance: 149.73 mi (240.96 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Redan

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Redan (-84.13158, 33.74538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.76 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.52 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Redan. The current time is 03:59:27.

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.