How far is Albany, GA from Swainsboro, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Swainsboro, GA is about 153.5 miles (247 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Swainsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Swainsboro.
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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
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
2192 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
24.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn straight onto Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Continue on McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South
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Continue on Carolina Street
906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street
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Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway
1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway
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Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward Savannah
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
28.3 mi · 30 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton, Swainsboro
1670 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Swainsboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Swainsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Swainsboro?
The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Hawkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Albany and 76.7 miles from Swainsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Swainsboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Swainsboro. Straight-line distance: 127.79 mi (205.66 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swainsboro
City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 7,491 |
| Coordinates | 32.5973900, -82.3337400 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swainsboro (-82.33374, 32.59739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.01 | $48.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
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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