How far is Albany, GA from Social Circle, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Social Circle, GA is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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 Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Social Circle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Social Circle.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 11
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Turn left onto South Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto East Hightower Trail
25 m · 3 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Social Circle.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Social Circle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Social Circle?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 88 miles from Albany and 87.8 miles from Social Circle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Social Circle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 145.8 mi (234.64 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
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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