How far is Albany, GA from Union Point, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Union Point, GA is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.08 mi
03h 47m
Flight
154.18 mi
248.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.18 mi
Kilometers
248.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.08 mi
Kilometers
283.37 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
88.2 mi
01h 53m
To Union Point
87.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Union Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Union Point.

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Sumter Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Sumter Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Point Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Union Point Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Scott Street

    608 ft · 33 sec · Scott Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

    97 m · 14 sec · Carlton Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Union Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 33%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 20%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 12%
Gray Highway
11.1 mi · 6%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 5%
Gray Bypass
5.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 53m from Albany
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Union Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Union Point?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 88.2 miles from Albany and 87.9 miles from Union Point.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Union Point.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Union Point. Straight-line distance: 154.18 mi (248.13 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Union Point

#2 Union Point

City in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,977
Coordinates33.6156800, -83.0746000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Union Point (-83.0746, 33.61568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
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.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.50 $55.01
Premium $4.78 $29.67 $59.34
Diesel $5.62 $34.93 $69.85

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Union Point. The current time is 12:24:19.

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.