How far is Albany, GA from Vidalia, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
126.43 mi
03h 02m
Flight
111.33 mi
179.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.33 mi
Kilometers
179.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.43 mi
Kilometers
203.47 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 31, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-31T06:42
Arrive Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Abbeville
GA

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
63.2 mi
01h 31m
To Vidalia
63.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Vidalia.

  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

    34.2 mi · 42 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Hatley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Penia Road South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South

  10. 10

    Turn right

    48.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.9 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cordele Road
34.2 mi · 27%
3rd Avenue
34.2 mi · 27%
Old Hatley Road
3.17 mi · 3%
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 2%
Penia Road South
1.85 mi · 1%
West Broad Avenue
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

48.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbeville
01h 31m from Albany
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Vidalia?

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Albany and 63.3 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 111.33 mi (179.17 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Vidalia

#2 Vidalia

City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population10,452
Coordinates32.2176900, -82.4134600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.33
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.67 $35.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.75 $39.51
Premium $4.78 $21.31 $42.62
Diesel $5.62 $25.08 $50.17

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Vidalia. The current time is 06:42:13.

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.