How far is Albany, GA from Whitemarsh Island, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Whitemarsh Island, GA is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.7 mi
04h 51m
Flight
186.92 mi
300.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.92 mi
Kilometers
300.82 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.7 mi
Kilometers
372.88 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 3, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-03T07:05
Arrive Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
115.8 mi
02h 25m
To Whitemarsh Island
115.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Whitemarsh Island.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

    2192 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on Carolina Street

    906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway

    1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward Savannah

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Victory Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Victory Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bradley Point Road

    1332 ft · 1 min · Bradley Point Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Commodore Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Commodore Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi · 50%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 15%
Chester - Dublin Highway
13.3 mi · 6%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 4%
East Victory Drive
3.51 mi · 2%
Vienna Highway
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

116 mi · 02h 05m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 25m from Albany
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Albany and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Whitemarsh Island?

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Albany and 115.9 miles from Whitemarsh Island.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Albany and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Whitemarsh Island. Straight-line distance: 186.92 mi (300.82 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Whitemarsh Island

#2 Whitemarsh Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population6,792
Coordinates32.0288200, -81.0167800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Whitemarsh Island (-81.01678, 32.02882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $32.40
Round trip
$64.80
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.40 $64.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.23 $72.46
Premium $4.78 $39.08 $78.17
Diesel $5.62 $46.00 $92.01

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Whitemarsh Island. The current time is 07:05:07.

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.