How far is Albany, GA from Russell, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Russell, GA is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
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 Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Russell.
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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
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Georgia Diagnostic Prison
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Covington Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 36
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 36
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1789 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto May Street
547 ft · 10 sec · May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast
1860 ft · 35 sec · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road
126 m · 21 sec · Russell Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
1251 ft · 32 sec · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Russell.
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 Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Russell?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 101.6 miles from Albany and 101.3 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Russell. Straight-line distance: 167.94 mi (270.27 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russell
Russell is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9787200, -83.7001700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-83.70017, 33.97872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.48 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $40.20 | $80.39 |
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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