How far is Albany, GA from Thomson, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Thomson, GA is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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 04h 14m.
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 Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Thomson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Thomson.
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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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Take the exit slight right
39.6 mi · 58 min
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Continue on Milledgeville Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Milledgeville Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Augusta Highway
22.9 mi · 33 min · Augusta Highway
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Thomson Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Thomson Highway
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Continue on Warrenton Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Warrenton Highway
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Continue on Hill Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1176 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
23 m · 2 sec · Gordon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Thomson.
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Thomson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Thomson?
The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 97.2 miles from Albany and 97.1 miles from Thomson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Thomson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Thomson. Straight-line distance: 162.3 mi (261.2 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomson
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706900, -82.5045700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomson (-82.50457, 33.47069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
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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