How far is Albany, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.13 mi
01h 30m
Flight
57.24 mi
92.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.13 mi
Kilometers
111.26 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Jun 11, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-06-11T06:34
Arrive Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
34.6 mi
00h 45m
To Sugar Hill
34.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Sugar Hill.

  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

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 7: Unadilla

    875 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Borum Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Borum Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Five Points Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Five Points Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sugar Hill Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Sugar Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sugarhill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Sugarhill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 51%
I-75 North
21.8 mi · 32%
Borum Street
3.75 mi · 5%
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 3%
Five Points Road
1.56 mi · 2%
West Broad Avenue
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cordele Road

Turn left onto Cordele Road

35.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
00h 45m from Albany
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Albany and 34.5 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Sugar Hill (-83.65379, 32.28905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.33
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.66 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.81 $21.61
Premium $4.78 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $5.62 $13.72 $27.45

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Sugar Hill. The current time is 06:34:04.

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.