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

The driving distance from Albany, GA to West Point, GA is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.7 mi
02h 38m
Flight
108.01 mi
173.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.01 mi
Kilometers
173.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.7 mi
Kilometers
199.08 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Cusseta
GA

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
61.9 mi
01h 19m
To West Point
61.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 19, GA 3

    2670 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    29.5 mi · 32 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Church Road, Whitesville

    1488 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hopewell Church Road

    1589 ft · 32 sec · Hopewell Church Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on East 10th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    117 m · 17 sec · West 9th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and West 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
29.5 mi · 24%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 15%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 14%
Liberty Expressway
14.3 mi · 12%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
Columbus Highway
7.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
01h 19m from Albany
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Albany and 61.8 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and West Point. Straight-line distance: 108.01 mi (173.83 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 West Point

City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,723
Coordinates32.8779100, -85.1832700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: West Point (-85.18327, 32.87791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.78 $20.83 $41.66
Diesel $5.62 $24.52 $49.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and West Point. The current time is 00:09:21.

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.